Yardley Police Committee Name Change and Officer Pay Issues
Police officers in Yardley have the lowest starting pay in Bucks County, with a starting salary of $44,000 per year.
A recent comparison of starting salaries for police officers in Bucks County's municipal departments showed significant disparities. For example, Perkasie Borough has the highest starting pay at $95,909, while many other towns and townships offer starting salaries of $70,000 or more.
- Yardley's starting pay: $44,000 per year
- Perkasie Borough's starting pay: $95,909 per year
- Many other towns and townships: $70,000 or more per year
The data is based on contracts for 32 Bucks police departments compiled by AmericansforFairTreatment.org and presented at the Yardley Council meeting by borough police Cpl.
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Author's summary: Yardley police officers have the lowest starting pay in Bucks County.