City of Riverside, CA Police Officer Pay

Based on 8 postings, Aug 2025–May 2026

City of Riverside, CA posted Police Officer pay of $74,004/yr in May 2026. Across 8 postings (Aug 2025–May 2026) the posted ranges ran $65,000–$128,844/yr.

$74,004/yr

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Police Officer Trainee

City of Riverside, CA

Full-time $74,004/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Officer - Pre-Service

City of Riverside, CA

Full-time $100,980–$128,844/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Officer Lateral

City of Riverside, CA

Full-time $100,980–$128,843/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Officer

City of Riverside, CA

Full-time $65,000–$92,574/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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8PostingsAug 2025–May 2026
4Open right now
7Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Police Officer LateralAug 2025 $93,360–$119,124/yr → Jan 2026 $100,980–$128,843/yr
Police Officer TraineeAug 2025 $71,844/yr → May 2026 $74,004/yr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range City of Riverside posted for Police Officer roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Police OfficerFirst posted Aug 2025
$65,000–$92,574/yr
POLICE OFFICER - PRESERVICEFirst posted Aug 2025
$93,360–$119,124/yr
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEEFirst posted Aug 2025
$71,844/yr
Police OfficerFirst posted Jan 2026
$68,786–$88,650/yr
Police Officer LateralFirst posted Jan 2026
$100,980–$128,843/yr
Police Officer - Pre-ServiceFirst posted Apr 2026
$100,980–$128,844/yr
Police Officer TraineeFirst posted May 2026
$74,004/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Apr 2026
$100,980–$128,844/yr
LateralPosted Jan 2026
$100,980–$128,843/yr
TraineePosted May 2026
$74,004/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
May 2, 2026Police Officer Trainee$74,004/yr
Apr 30, 2026Police Officer - Pre-Service$100,980–$128,844/yr
Jan 24, 2026Police Officer Lateral$100,980–$128,843/yr
Jan 22, 2026Police Officer$68,786–$88,650/yr
Aug 3, 2025POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE$71,844/yr
Aug 3, 2025POLICE OFFICER LATERAL$93,360–$119,124/yr
Aug 3, 2025POLICE OFFICER - PRESERVICE$93,360–$119,124/yr
Aug 2, 2025Police Officer$65,000–$92,574/yr

City of Riverside, CA Police Officer Pay: FAQ

How much does City of Riverside, CA pay a Police Officer?

City of Riverside, CA's most recent Police Officer posting (May 2026) listed $74,004/yr.

What is the Police Officer pay range at City of Riverside, CA?

Across 8 Police Officer postings from Aug 2025–May 2026, posted pay ran $65,000–$128,844/yr.

Has City of Riverside, CA Police Officer pay changed?

Yes. Police Officer Lateral: Aug 2025 $93,360–$119,124/yr → Jan 2026 $100,980–$128,843/yr.

What does each Police Officer level pay?

Base title: $100,980–$128,844/yr (Apr 2026); Lateral: $100,980–$128,843/yr (Jan 2026); Trainee: $74,004/yr (May 2026).