What Southport PD pays
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$69,695
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 2 of 6 Wilmington Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Southport PD
Police Officer
Southport, NCCloses Nov 13, 2026$54,878starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Take-home carYes
- PensionNorth Carolina LGERS Pension; 5% City-funded 401(k) Retirement Contribution
How Southport PD compares nearby
All 22 Wilmington Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Southport | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport PD | Hiring | $54,878 | — | None | |
| Oak Island PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kure Beach PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Boiling Spring Lakes PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Carolina Beach PD | Hiring | $54,013 | −$865 | None | |
| Bald Head Island PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None |
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