What Salinas PD pays
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$138,228
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 5 Salinas Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Salinas PD
Police Recruit (Entry Level)
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CAContinuous$7,736/mostartingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CAContinuous$8,596/mostarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Salinas PD compares nearby
All 14 Salinas Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Salinas | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas PD | Hiring | $92,832 | — | None | |
| Monterey County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Marina PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Del Rey Oaks PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Sand City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Seaside PD | Hiring | $86,434 | −$6,398 | None |
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