Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Pennsylvania that don't require college
4 of the 4 Pennsylvania departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 5 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $59,165, against $57,724 for all Pennsylvania departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
4
of 4 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$59,165
Pennsylvania overall $57,724Open jobs
5
across 4 departmentsEvery Pennsylvania department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Lancaster PD “Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is required.” | $65,242 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Northampton County Sheriff “Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma” | $60,606 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Chester County Sheriff “High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)” | $57,724 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. Media PD “High school graduate or equivalent.” | $51,626 | Hiring · 2 |
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