What Santa Monica PD pays
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$143,208
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 14 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Santa Monica PD
Police Officer/Lateral Transfer
Santa Monica, CAOpen$116,004startingPolice Officer/Lateral Transfer
Santa Monica, CAContinuous$47starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentNo
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsApplicants must be currently employed as a sworn peace officer in State of California.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- PensionCalPERS; vested after 5 years
How Santa Monica PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Santa Monica PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Santa Monica | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica PD | Hiring | $98,259 | — | None | |
| Culver City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Beverly Hills PD | Hiring | $111,285 | +$13,026 | None | |
| El Segundo PD | Hiring | $80,938 | −$17,321 | $10,000 | |
| West Hollywood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Manhattan Beach PD | Hiring | $92,580 | −$5,679 | None |
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