Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in California
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in California earn a median of $118,880 a year, +56% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +56% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,940
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,300; the top 10% earn over $153,190. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near California
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- Customs and Border Protection Officers$118,880 median in California (broader BLS group)
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- Security Guards$43,240 median in California
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$124,840 median in California
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in California
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in California?
The median is $118,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,300 and the top 10% earn over $153,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+56% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.