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Highest-paying police departments in Nevada for laterals (2026)

All 6 Nevada agencies we track that post a salary, ranked by the top of their annual pay range. Nevada Department of Public Safety leads at $129,435; the median top-of-range here is $104,270. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual (×2,080, ×12), and hiring bonuses are shown separately, not added to pay.

Last verified: 2026-10-18. Every row links to the agency's official posting or announcement; blank fields mean the source did not state the value. Bonuses are usually paid in installments with a service commitment, so confirm with the agency before applying.

#AgencyStateLateral bonusPay (annual)Out-of-stateClosesSource
1Nevada Department of Public Safety
Statewide · State police
NVNone listed$86,109 - $129,435UnknownContinuousOfficial source
2Boulder City Police Department
Boulder City · Municipal police
NVNone listed$75,941 - $108,139UnknownUnknownOfficial source
3Reno Police Department
Reno · Municipal police
NVNone listed$72,509 - $104,270UnknownContinuousOfficial source
4Lander County Sheriff's Office
Lander County · Sheriff's office
NVNone listed$51,480 - $102,398UnknownUnknownOfficial source
5Elko Police Department
Elko · Municipal police
NVNone listed$65,258 - $95,913Unknown2026-12-31Official source
6Mesquite Police Department
Mesquite · Municipal police
NVNone listed$57,637 - $92,394UnknownContinuousOfficial source

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