What Sacramento PD pays
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$119,781
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 10 of 13 Sacramento Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Sacramento PD
Police Officer (Lateral)
Sacramento, CAClosed$89,383starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Lateral termsLateral entry candidates must be currently employed as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T.-recognized law enforcement agency and have two (2) years as a full-time sworn peace officer in a California P.O.S.T participating law enforcement department or agency.
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Sacramento PD compares nearby
All 27 Sacramento Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Sacramento PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Sacramento | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento PD | Hiring | $89,383 | — | None | |
| Rancho Cordova PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Elk Grove PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Isleton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Sacramento County Sheriff | Hiring | $86,756 | −$2,627 | None | |
| Citrus Heights PD | Hiring | $92,577 | +$3,194 | None |
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