What San Diego PD pays
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$119,725
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 8 of 8 San Diego County departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at San Diego PD
Police Officer II
San Diego, CAContinuous$108,763startingPolice Officer I
San Diego, CAContinuous$85,405startingPolice Officer (Recruit Level)
San Diego, CAContinuous$76,170starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationSome college
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsYou are currently employed as a full-time sworn Peace Officer in a California POST participating Law Enforcement Agency or an Out-of-State Law Enforcement Agency AND MUST possess at least ONE of the following California POST certificates dated within THREE years from application date
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Schedule4 day/10-hour, rotating shift work schedule
- PensionSan Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS)
How San Diego PD compares nearby
All 26 San Diego County agencies2 nearby departments start higher than San Diego PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs San Diego | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego PD | Hiring | $76,170 | — | None | |
| Coronado PD | Hiring | $101,364 | +$25,194 | None | |
| National City PD | Hiring | $79,879 | +$3,709 | None | |
| Lemon Grove PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| La Mesa PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Imperial Beach PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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