City of Santa Barbara, CA Police Officer Pay

Based on 9 postings, Aug 2025–Aug 2026

City of Santa Barbara, CA posted Police Officer pay of $120,963–$147,031/yr in August 2026. Across 9 postings (Aug 2025–Aug 2026) the posted ranges ran $102,772–$147,031/yr.

$120,963–$147,031/yr

Showing 3 of 3 jobs

Police Officer - Entry

City of Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time $120,963–$147,031/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Police Officer - Academy Graduate

City of Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time $113,049–$137,412/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply

Police Officer - Lateral

City of Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time $113,049–$137,412/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
View details Apply
9PostingsAug 2025–Aug 2026
3Open right now
4Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Police Officer - Academy GraduateAug 2025 $102,772–$124,920/yr → Apr 2026 $113,049–$137,412/yr
Police Officer - LateralAug 2025 $102,772–$124,920/yr → Apr 2026 $113,049–$137,412/yr
Police Officer - EntryJan 2026 $113,049–$137,412/yr → Aug 2026 $120,963–$147,031/yr

Posted pay ranges

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

Police Officer - Academy GraduateFirst posted Aug 2025
$102,772–$124,920/yr
Police Officer - EntryFirst posted Jan 2026
$113,049–$137,412/yr
Police Officer - LateralFirst posted Apr 2026
$113,049–$137,412/yr
Police Officer - EntryFirst posted Aug 2026
$120,963–$147,031/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
Aug 13, 2026Police Officer - Entry$120,963–$147,031/yr
Jun 18, 2026Police Officer - Entry$113,049–$137,412/yr
Apr 29, 2026Police Officer - Entry$113,049–$137,412/yr
Apr 29, 2026Police Officer - Academy Graduate$113,049–$137,412/yr
Apr 29, 2026Police Officer - Lateral$113,049–$137,412/yr
Feb 26, 2026Police Officer - Entry$113,049–$137,412/yr
Jan 20, 2026Police Officer - Entry$113,049–$137,412/yr
Aug 2, 2025Police Officer - Lateral$102,772–$124,920/yr
Aug 2, 2025Police Officer - Academy Graduate$102,772–$124,920/yr

City of Santa Barbara, CA Police Officer Pay: FAQ

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

City of Santa Barbara, CA's most recent Police Officer posting (August 2026) listed $120,963–$147,031/yr.

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

Across 9 Police Officer postings from Aug 2025–Aug 2026, posted pay ran $102,772–$147,031/yr.

Has City of Santa Barbara, CA Police Officer pay changed?

Yes. Police Officer - Academy Graduate: Aug 2025 $102,772–$124,920/yr → Apr 2026 $113,049–$137,412/yr.