What South Gate PD pays
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$115,260
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 48 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at South Gate PD
Police Officer - Lateral
South Gate, CACloses Nov 15, 2026$94,824startingPolice Recruit
South Gate, CACloses Nov 15, 2026$63,984startingPolice Officer
South Gate, CACloses Nov 15, 2026$90,312starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsApplicants must currently be employed by a California Law Enforcement Agency, be off probation and be in possession of a Basic POST Certificate issued by the State of California.
How South Gate PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than South Gate PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs South Gate | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate PD | Hiring | $63,984 | — | None | |
| Huntington Park PD | Hiring | $71,726 | +$7,742 | None | |
| Bell PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Cudahy PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Maywood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Bell Gardens PD | Hiring | $43,404 | −$20,580 | None |
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