What New Canaan PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$96,936
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$72,477
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 3 of 4 Fairfield County CT departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for certified laterals, After Completion of Probationary Period.
$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus After Completion of Probationary PeriodJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at New Canaan PD
Certified Police Officer (Out-of-State)
New Canaan, CTContinuous$5,000 bonus$72,477startingCertified Police Officer (Lateral)
New Canaan, CTContinuous$5,000 bonus$72,477startingEntry-Level Police Officer
New Canaan, CTContinuous$69,426starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsApplicants must have a current police certification that meets POSTC Comparative Certification requirements. A minimum score of 40% on the CHIP Test and a minimum passing score of 75% on the CPCA Entry Level Written Exam are required prior to applying.
- PensionDefined Benefit Pension
How New Canaan PD compares nearby
All 23 Fairfield County CT agencies1 nearby department starts higher than New Canaan PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs New Canaan | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Canaan PD | Hiring | $69,426 | — | $5,000 | |
| Norwalk PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Wilton PD | Hiring | $79,887 | +$10,461 | None | |
| Stamford PD | Closes in 1 day | Not published | — | None | |
| Westport PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Weston PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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