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Bakersfield Police Department pay scale Police Officer · Bakersfield
A police officer with Bakersfield Police Department starts at $74,152 and reaches $90,318 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $74,152
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $90,318
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual range as published in the City of Bakersfield job posting.
Notes
Range comes from the city's current Police Officer job posting, which opened December 16, 2025. Step detail and academy-recruit pay were not published there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Bakersfield Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $74,152 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual range as published in the City of Bakersfield job posting.
How much does a Bakersfield Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $90,318 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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