What Albuquerque PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$74,693
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$67,142
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Albuquerque PD
Police Officer 2nd Class/Lateral
Albuquerque, NMContinuous$32starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut of state laterals must be currently certified and their certification must be recognized and approved by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
How Albuquerque PD compares nearby
All 21 Albuquerque Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Albuquerque | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque PD | Hiring | $67,142 | — | None | |
| Bernalillo County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Corrales PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Rio Rancho PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Bosque Farms PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Los Lunas PD | Hiring | $62,317 | −$4,825 | None |
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