What Santa Clara PD pays
How we get pay dataStarting pay
$114,713
▼ 5% vs San Jose & Silicon Valley avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceTop of scale
$198,865
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 11 of 14 San Jose & Silicon Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Santa Clara PD
Recruit Police Officer
Santa Clara, CAContinuous$124,062startingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Santa Clara, CAContinuous$168,528startingAs-Needed Per Diem Police Officer (Special Events)
Santa Clara, CAOpen$95.00/hrstartingPolice Officer
Santa Clara, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Schedule5-day workweek during the Academy
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsCurrently employed as a Full Time or Part Time Peace Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency; or Currently working as a Level I Reserve Police Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency; or Retired as a Full Time Peace Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency; or two years experience as a Peace Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency
How Santa Clara PD compares nearby
All 23 San Jose & Silicon Valley agencies5 nearby departments start higher than Santa Clara PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Santa Clara | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara PD | Hiring | $114,713 | — | None | |
| Los Gatos PD | Hiring | $130,805 | +$16,092 | None | |
| Morgan Hill PD | Hiring | $129,296 | +$14,583 | None | |
| San Jose PD | Hiring | $123,653 | +$8,940 | None | |
| Sunnyvale PD | Hiring | $142,327 | +$27,614 | None | |
| Campbell PD | Hiring | $118,602 | +$3,889 | None |
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