What Santa Ana PD pays
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$133,776
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 5 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Santa Ana PD
Police Recruit (Police Officer Recruit)
Santa Ana, CAContinuous$87,492startingPolice Officer Lateral Transfer
Santa Ana, CAContinuous$110,052startingPolice Officer Academy Graduate
Santa Ana, CAContinuous$110,052startingPolice Reserve Officer Level 1 (Part-time)
Santa Ana, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Recruit (Bilingual and Non-Bilingual)
Santa Ana, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer Lateral Transfer (Bilingual and Non-Bilingual)
Santa Ana, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer Academy Graduate (Bilingual and Non-Bilingual)
Santa Ana, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
How Santa Ana PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Santa Ana | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana PD | Hiring | $105,816 | — | None | |
| Anaheim PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Costa Mesa PD | Hiring | $86,364 | −$19,452 | $25,000 | |
| Cypress PD | Hiring | $97,845 | −$7,971 | None | |
| Garden Grove PD | Closes in 4 days | $101,280 | −$4,536 | None | |
| Huntington Beach PD | Hiring | $68,832 | −$36,984 | None |
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