What Richmond PD pays
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$145,558
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 30 of 44 San Francisco Bay Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Richmond PD
Assistant Police Chief
Richmond, CACloses Oct 18, 2026$261,833startingPolice Officer Academy Grad (Direct)
Richmond, CAContinuous$10,299/mostartingPolice Officer Trainee
Richmond, CAContinuous$8,321/mostartingPolice Officer Lateral
Richmond, CAContinuous$10,299/mostarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- PensionCalPERS retirement contribution
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsPolice Officer Lateral applicants must be currently employed as a police/peace officer in the State of California, and have satisfactorily completed, in another jurisdiction, a probation period for a peace officer classification which is comparable to Richmond's classification of Peace Officer.
How Richmond PD compares nearby
All 73 San Francisco Bay Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Richmond PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Richmond | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond PD | Hiring | $95,096 | — | None | |
| Antioch PD | Hiring | $66,144 | −$28,952 | None | |
| Concord PD | Hiring | $66,373 | −$28,723 | $20,000 | |
| Kensington PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Moraga PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pittsburg PD | Hiring | $113,568 | +$18,472 | $15,000 |
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