What Sunnyvale PD pays
How we get pay dataStarting pay
$142,327
▲ 17% vs San Jose & Silicon Valley avgJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceTop of scale
$172,999
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 1 of 14 San Jose & Silicon Valley departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Sunnyvale PD
Public Safety Officer - POST Academy Graduate/Attendee
Sunnyvale, CAContinuous$142,327startingPublic Safety Officer 1 - Lateral
Sunnyvale, CAContinuous$149,443startingPublic Safety Officer In Training
Sunnyvale, CAContinuous$142,327starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationSome college
- Certification required to applyNo
- Pension2.7% at 57
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut-of-state applicants must submit a copy of their current (dated within the last 30 days) State DMV driver record printout and current Physical Agility Exam, including a 1.5 mile run with their application, and a copy of their California driver license and California POST Basic Course Waiver (in lieu of the POST Basic certificate) by time of appointment.
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Sunnyvale PD compares nearby
All 23 San Jose & Silicon Valley agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Sunnyvale | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale PD | Hiring | $142,327 | — | None | |
| Los Gatos PD | Hiring | $130,805 | −$11,522 | None | |
| Morgan Hill PD | Hiring | $129,296 | −$13,031 | None | |
| San Jose PD | Hiring | $123,653 | −$18,674 | None | |
| Santa Clara PD | Hiring | $114,713 | −$27,614 | None | |
| Campbell PD | Hiring | $118,602 | −$23,725 | None |
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