Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in California
Also called: Probation Officers
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in California earn a median of $103,640 a year, +56% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +56% ($66,270)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 13,900
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,820; the top 10% earn over $140,950. Nationally the range is $46,840 to $107,790.
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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in California
How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in California?
The median is $103,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,820 and the top 10% earn over $140,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 46 (+56% vs. the national median of $66,270). Living costs are not included.