What Paso Robles PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$121,737
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
—
Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 4 of 5 San Luis Obispo Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for certified laterals.
Lateral officers are eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $20,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Paso Robles PD
Police Officer Recruit
Paso Robles, CAContinuous$80,350startingPolice Officer (Academy Grad/Entry Level)
Paso Robles, CAContinuous$96,009startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Paso Robles, CAContinuous$20,000 bonus$96,009starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Schedulerotating shift assignments
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Paso Robles PD compares nearby
All 11 San Luis Obispo Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Paso Robles PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Paso Robles | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles PD | Hiring | $80,350 | — | $20,000 | |
| Atascadero PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Morro Bay PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| San Luis Obispo County Sheriff | Closes in 4 days | $98,030 | +$17,680 | $3,000 | |
| San Luis Obispo PD | Hiring | $108,420 | +$28,070 | None | |
| Pismo Beach PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
CopJobs is not affiliated with Paso Robles Police Department. Figures come from public postings; each shows its source and the date we read it. Work at Paso Robles PD? Update this page free.