What Cobb County PD pays
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$84,456
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 7 of 10 Metro Atlanta departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Cobb County PD
Police Officer-Entry Level and Lateral
GAContinuous$26.48/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsLateral entry applicants will be given credit for years of service and placed accordingly in the Step in Grade pay scale.
- Take-home carYes
- PensionPeace Officers' Annuity and Benefits (POAB)
How Cobb County PD compares nearby
All 170 Metro Atlanta agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Cobb County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb County PD | Hiring | $55,080 | — | None | |
| Marietta PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Cobb County Sheriff | Hiring | $54,000 | −$1,080 | None | |
| Austell PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kennesaw PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Powder Springs PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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