What Seaside PD pays
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$136,619
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 4 of 5 Salinas Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Seaside PD
Police Officer
Seaside, CAOpen$112,428startingPolice Officer Recruit
Seaside, CAOpen$7,203/mostartingPolice Officer (Academy Graduate/Student or Lateral)
Seaside, CAContinuousNot publishedPolice Officer Recruit
Seaside, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedulerotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
How Seaside PD compares nearby
All 14 Salinas Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Seaside PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Seaside | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside PD | Hiring | $86,434 | — | None | |
| Sand City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Del Rey Oaks PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Monterey PD | Hiring | $102,648 | +$16,214 | None | |
| Pacific Grove PD | Hiring | $52,166 | −$34,268 | None | |
| Marina PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None |
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