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San Diego Police Department pay scale Police Officer 1 / Police Officer 2 · San Diego
A police officer 1 / police officer 2 with San Diego Police Department starts at $77,688 and reaches $119,725 at top step (FY 2027).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-07-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $66,102
- Starting pay
- $77,688
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $119,725
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Biweekly rates x 26.
Police Officer 1 / Police Officer 2 step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO1 A | — | $2,988 / pay period | $77,688 |
| PO1 B | — | $3,127 / pay period | $81,307 |
| PO1 C | — | $3,285 / pay period | $85,405 |
| PO1 D | — | $3,436 / pay period | $89,336 |
| PO1 E | — | $3,605 / pay period | $93,725 |
| PO2 A | — | $3,811 / pay period | $99,091 |
| PO2 B | — | $3,995 / pay period | $103,875 |
| PO2 C | — | $4,183 / pay period | $108,763 |
| PO2 D | — | $4,401 / pay period | $114,421 |
| PO2 E | — | $4,605 / pay period | $119,725 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer 3 | $104,042 | $125,715 |
| Sergeant | $120,245 | $145,371 |
| Lieutenant | $153,837 | $184,163 |
Notes
Academy recruits are paid as Police Recruit (step A $31.78 per hour). The table lists Police Officer 1 and Police Officer 2 each with steps A through E. The ordinance also includes a separate table effective June 30, 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a San Diego Police Department police officer 1 / police officer 2?
Base pay starts at $77,688 a year under the FY 2027 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Biweekly rates x 26.
How much does a San Diego Police Department police officer 1 / police officer 2 make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $119,725 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are San Diego Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $66,102 a year.
Sources and last checked
- City of San Diego FY 2027 Salary Ordinance (O-22098, amended by O-22119), Exhibit A-1 Salary Table effective July 1, 2026
- San Diego Police Department pay schedule document
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