Retail Loss Prevention Specialists Salary in California
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists in California earn a median of $39,330 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Protective Service Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($42,540)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,360
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $72,430. Nationally the range is $32,470 to $74,590.
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Retail Loss Prevention Specialists pay in California
How much do retail loss prevention specialists make in California?
The median is $39,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $72,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for retail loss prevention specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $42,540). Living costs are not included.