What San Jose PD pays
How we get pay dataStarting pay
$123,653
▲ 2% vs San Jose & Silicon Valley avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceTop of scale
$123,653
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 7 of 14 San Jose & Silicon Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at San Jose PD
Police Lieutenant
San Jose, CACloses Nov 22, 2026$12,917/mostartingPolice Recruit SJ59
San Jose, CACloses Nov 9, 2026$123,653startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
San Jose, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer
San Jose, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20.5
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsIf you are out of state or military, we can conduct your interview via ZOOM but you will still need to come out here to take the physical agility test.
How San Jose PD compares nearby
All 23 San Jose & Silicon Valley agencies3 nearby departments start higher than San Jose PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs San Jose | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose PD | Hiring | $123,653 | — | None | |
| Los Gatos PD | Hiring | $130,805 | +$7,152 | None | |
| Morgan Hill PD | Hiring | $129,296 | +$5,643 | None | |
| Santa Clara PD | Hiring | $114,713 | −$8,940 | None | |
| Sunnyvale PD | Hiring | $142,327 | +$18,674 | None | |
| Campbell PD | Hiring | $118,602 | −$5,051 | None |
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