Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in California

Median Salary

$118,880

per year

Hourly Rate

$57.15

per hour

Employment

65,940

in California

vs. National Avg

+56.0%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, California pays 56.0% MORE for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$107,389

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

23%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$76,300

25th

$97,280

Median

$118,880

75th

$126,780

90th

$153,190

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).