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Riverside Police Department pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer · Riverside
A police officer with Riverside Police Department starts at $100,980 in base pay. Top-step pay is not in our data yet.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $76,968
- Starting pay
- $100,980
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- Not in our data
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Incentive pay
- Intermediate POST certificate: 10%
- Advanced POST certificate: 15%
- Full-time SWAT / Motor: 3%
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Shift differential
- Swing $288/month; graveyard $384/month
- Lateral officers
- $10,000 plus 40 hours vacation
Notes
Riverside pays trainees $76,968 in the academy and $100,980 once sworn, per the City's 2026 posting. The department recruiting site lists an older range topping out at $123,888; the current top step was not found on an official 2026 schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Riverside Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $100,980 a year, before overtime and incentives.
Are Riverside Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $76,968 a year.
Does Riverside Police Department hire lateral officers with a bonus?
$10,000 plus 40 hours vacation
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