What Petaluma PD pays
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$124,779
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 2 of 6 Santa Rosa Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Petaluma PD
Police Officer Trainee
Petaluma, CACloses Oct 31, 2026$93,621startingPolice Officer - Current Academy Attendees and Graduates
Petaluma, CAOpen$102,606startingPolice Officer - Lateral
Petaluma, CAOpen$102,606startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Petaluma, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer (Academy Attendee and Graduate)
Petaluma, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- PensionCalPERS 3% at 55 (classic) or 2.7% at 57 (new members)
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
How Petaluma PD compares nearby
All 12 Santa Rosa Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Petaluma | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma PD | Hiring | $102,606 | — | None | |
| Cotati PD | Hiring | $68,473 | −$34,133 | None | |
| Novato PD | Hiring | $81,093 | −$21,513 | None | |
| Sonoma PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Ross PD | Hiring | $73,368 | −$29,238 | None | |
| San Rafael PD | Hiring | $81,300 | −$21,306 | $25,000 |
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