What Torrance PD pays
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$134,139
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 34 of 52 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for new officers.
RECEIVE A BASE SIGNING BONUS OF $20,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Torrance PD
ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF (REISSUE)
Torrance, CAContinuous$250,500startingPOLICE OFFICER RECRUIT/TRAINEE
Torrance, CAContinuous$20,000 bonus$7,280/mostartingPOLICE OFFICER LATERAL
Torrance, CAContinuous$8,230/mostartingPolice Officer (Lateral)
Torrance, CAContinuousNot published
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Minimum age21
- Certification required to applyYes
How Torrance PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Torrance PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Torrance | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance PD | Hiring | $87,360 | — | $20,000 | |
| Redondo Beach PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Manhattan Beach PD | Hiring | $92,580 | +$5,220 | None | |
| Hawthorne PD | Hiring | $87,156 | −$204 | None | |
| El Segundo PD | Hiring | $80,938 | −$6,422 | $10,000 | |
| Signal Hill PD | Hiring | $95,041 | +$7,681 | None |
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