Transit and Railroad Police Salary in California
Transit and Railroad Police in California earn a median of $109,650 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($90,230)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,230; the top 10% earn over $109,680. Nationally the range is $57,690 to $125,910.
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Transit and Railroad Police pay in California
How much do transit and railroad police make in California?
The median is $109,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,230 and the top 10% earn over $109,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for transit and railroad police?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 9 (+22% vs. the national median of $90,230). Living costs are not included.