What Newark PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$140,792
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$87,505
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for new officers, payable upon completion of field training (approximately 9-12 months after date of hire for non-certified officers).
The City will provide a $10,000 hiring bonus to new hires who do not qualify for the Prior Sworn Police Officer bonus detailed below.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Newark PD
Police Officer
Newark, DEContinuous$10,000 bonus$87,505starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsThe starting salary for a lateral officer (already a certified police officer) will depend on the number of years of prior service as a sworn police officer. The current range for this starting salary is $87,505 - $118,059.
- Take-home carYes
- Pension20 years of service at 50% of average highest 36 months of salary; additional 3.5% service credit each year after 20 years; mandatory retirement at age 55
How Newark PD compares nearby
All 13 Philadelphia Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Newark | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark PD | Hiring | $87,505 | — | $10,000 | |
| New Castle PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Newport PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Delaware City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Middletown PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| New Castle County PD | Hiring | $76,314 | −$11,191 | None |
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