What Fairfax County PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$132,956
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
—
Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 6 of 12 Washington DC Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$15,000 for new officers.
This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $15,000.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Fairfax County PD
Police Officer
VACloses Dec 25, 2026$15,000 bonus$74,035startingDeputy Sheriff (part-time night shift)
VACloses Dec 25, 2026$7,500 bonus$64,997startingDeputy Sheriff (part-time day shift)
VACloses Dec 25, 2026$7,500 bonus$64,997startingDeputy Sheriff
VACloses Dec 25, 2026$15,000 bonus$64,997starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- ScheduleDay shift: 5:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Evening shift: 1:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.; Midnight shift: 7:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.; Workdays alternate weekly (1st week, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 2nd week Wednesday and Thursday)
- PensionVRS (Virginia Retirement System) into Fairfax County Retirement System (FCRS)
- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
How Fairfax County PD compares nearby
All 35 Washington DC Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Fairfax County PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Fairfax County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County PD | Hiring | $64,997 | — | $15,000 | |
| Fairfax City PD | Hiring | $65,756 | +$759 | None | |
| Vienna PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Falls Church PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Herndon PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Manassas Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
CopJobs is not affiliated with Fairfax County Police Department. Figures come from public postings; each shows its source and the date we read it. Work at Fairfax County PD? Update this page free.