What Gastonia PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$99,810
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$56,557
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 6 of 8 Charlotte Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$15,000 for certified laterals.
Lateral Officer Sign-On Bonus: $15,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Gastonia PD
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE (POLICE CADET)
Gastonia, NCCloses Dec 31, 2026$51,300startingPOLICE OFFICER I, II, III (LATERAL)
Gastonia, NCCloses Dec 31, 2026$15,000 bonus$57,953starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Gastonia PD compares nearby
All 53 Charlotte Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Gastonia | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia PD | Hiring | $51,300 | — | $15,000 | |
| Gaston County PD | Hiring | $44,179 | −$7,121 | $5,000 | |
| Belmont PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Dallas PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mount Holly PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Stanley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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