What Plant City PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$104,208
Posting · verified Oct 8, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $55,765 (Oct 1, 2026) → $58,552 (Oct 8, 2026).
Rank 7 of 9 Tampa Bay departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Plant City PD
Police Officer Trainee
Police, FLOpen$28.15/hrstartingPolice Officer
Police, FLOpen$33.82/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsIf you are a Certified Law Enforcement Officer outside the state of Florida, you may be exempt from having to complete the full basic recruit academy upon relocating to Florida.
How Plant City PD compares nearby
All 38 Tampa Bay agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Plant City PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Plant City | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant City PD | Hiring | $58,552 | — | None | |
| Temple Terrace PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Hillsborough County Sheriff | Hiring | $68,910 | +$10,358 | None | |
| Tampa PD | Hiring | $62,400 | +$3,848 | None | |
| St. Petersburg PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pinellas Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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