What Portland PD pays
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$120,000
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 4 of 10 Portland Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Portland PD
Community Police Officer (Open Continuous)
Portland, ORCloses Dec 31, 2026$84,000starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20.5
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Lateral experience required3 years
How Portland PD compares nearby
All 37 Portland Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Portland PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Portland | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland PD | Hiring | $84,000 | — | None | |
| Multnomah County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Milwaukie PD | Hiring | $79,893 | −$4,107 | None | |
| Tigard PD | Hiring | $86,590 | +$2,590 | None | |
| King City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Tualatin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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