What Durham PD pays
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$53,167
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 8 Durham & Chapel Hill departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for new officers, upon successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy, and all three phases of field training.
The Durham Police Department has reinstated its $10,000 hiring incentive for all recruits who successfully complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy, and all three phases of field training.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Durham PD
Police Recruit
Durham, NCContinuous$10,000 bonus$53,167starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Durham PD compares nearby
All 19 Durham & Chapel Hill agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Durham PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Durham | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham PD | Hiring | $53,167 | — | $10,000 | |
| Durham County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Chapel Hill PD | Hiring | $57,164 | +$3,997 | None | |
| Carrboro PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Orange County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Hillsborough PD | Hiring | $52,466 | −$701 | None |
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