What Raleigh PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$72,268
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$66,124
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 2 of 8 Durham & Chapel Hill departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Raleigh PD
Police Officer Recruit
Raleigh, NCCloses Mar 3, 2027$62,338starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
How Raleigh PD compares nearby
All 19 Durham & Chapel Hill agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Raleigh PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Raleigh | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh PD | Hiring | $62,338 | — | None | |
| Cary PD | Hiring | $65,104 | +$2,766 | None | |
| Fuquay-Varina PD | Hiring | $62,292 | −$46 | $5,500 | |
| Garner PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Holly Springs PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Morrisville PD | Hiring | $58,115 | −$4,223 | None |
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