What Westminster PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$119,725
Posting · verified Oct 12, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 2 times since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $41,142 (Oct 1, 2026) → $71,822 (Oct 5, 2026) → $62,604 (Oct 6, 2026).
Rank 51 of 54 Los Angeles Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for certified laterals, $5,000 upon hire and $5,000 upon completion of probation.
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOW OFFERS A $10,000, ONE-TIME SIGNING BONUS FOR QUALIFIED LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM.Job posting · verified Oct 12, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Westminster PD
Police Officer Recruit (Academy Enrolled Only)
Westminster, CAContinuous$5,985/mostartingPolice Officer I (Academy Graduate)
Westminster, CAContinuous$93,808startingPolice Officer I (Lateral)
Westminster, CAContinuous$10,000 bonus$93,808startingPolice Reserve Officer
Westminster, CAOpen$19.78/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsPossess a Basic POST Certificate; Have served a minimum of 12 months in a sworn position within a California law enforcement agency; Currently serve, or have served within the previous 12 months, as a sworn police officer within a California law enforcement agency; Have completed probation at their current or most recent agency
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Westminster PD compares nearby
All 142 Los Angeles Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Westminster PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Westminster | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster PD | Hiring | $68,412 | — | $10,000 | |
| Fountain Valley PD | Hiring | $89,790 | +$21,378 | $5,000 | |
| Los Alamitos PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| La Palma PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Buena Park PD | Hiring | $109,803 | +$41,391 | $12,000 | |
| Orange PD | Hiring | $74,940 | +$6,528 | $10,000 |
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