What Golden PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$116,293
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$91,395
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 5 of 16 Denver Metro departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Golden PD
LATERAL / POST Certified Police Officer
Golden, COContinuous$41.02/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationSome college
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Golden PD compares nearby
All 49 Denver Metro agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Golden PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Golden | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden PD | Hiring | $85,322 | — | None | |
| Jefferson County Sheriff | Hiring | $70,179 | −$15,143 | None | |
| Wheat Ridge PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Arvada PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lakewood PD | Hiring | $89,482 | +$4,160 | $1,500 | |
| Edgewater PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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