LAPD SWAT salary. The average SWAT member’s salary, including the LAPD SWAT salary, was around $57,270 in 2009, according to reports posted on DegreeDirectory.org. SWAT members earn more than patrol officers who got $51,410 in 2008 because of their specialized training.However, local SWAT members earned a bit less at around $51,020.APD starting salary. The starting salary for police officers in the LAPD varies based on their education attainment and experience. High school graduates receive an annual pay of $49,924. Those with at least 60 units in college with a GPA of 2.0 or better get an LAPD salary of around $51,959.