The average police recruit salary at Salinas was $51,719 , which is 23 percent higher than the average salary for this job in California, and 14 percent higher than the national average for this job . Police Recruit salaries at Salinas typically range from $24,780 to $77,012 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported police recruit salary was $113,987. There are 7 employees at Salinas with the job title police recruit.