What Stockton PD pays
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$131,575
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 7 Stockton Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$15,000 for new officers.
Sign on Bonus - $15,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Stockton PD
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE
Stockton, CACloses Oct 18, 2026$15,000 bonus$80,639startingPOLICE OFFICER RECRUIT (Currently attending Academy)
Stockton, CACloses Dec 31, 2026$15,000 bonus$80,639startingPOLICE OFFICER ACADEMY GRADUATE
Stockton, CACloses Dec 31, 2026$15,000 bonus$95,098startingPOLICE OFFICER LATERAL
Stockton, CACloses Dec 31, 2026$15,000 bonus$95,098starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Stockton PD compares nearby
All 10 Stockton Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Stockton PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Stockton | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton PD | Hiring | $80,639 | — | $15,000 | |
| Escalon PD | Hiring | $72,389 | −$8,250 | None | |
| Tracy PD | Hiring | $108,995 | +$28,356 | None | |
| San Joaquin County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lathrop PD | Hiring | $107,916 | +$27,277 | None | |
| Manteca PD | Hiring | $94,224 | +$13,585 | None |
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