How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in California?
$118,900a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in California. That is $57.15 an hour or $9,907 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.15
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,300Median: $118,900Highest 10%: $153,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,300 | $36.68 | |
| 25th | $97,280 | $46.77 | |
| Median | $118,900 | $57.15 | |
| 75th | $126,800 | $60.95 | |
| 90th | $153,200 | $73.65 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $136,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $129,900 |
| Napa, CA | $127,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $125,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $123,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $122,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $120,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $119,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $118,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $111,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $110,400 |
| Redding, CA | $107,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $101,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $100,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $99,900 |
| Modesto, CA | $98,230 |
| Chico, CA | $94,760 |
| Visalia, CA | $90,910 |
| Yuba City, CA | $83,090 |
| Hanford, CA | $82,770 |
| Merced, CA | $82,540 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $78,130 |
| El Centro, CA | $76,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 1. California | $118,900 |
| 2. Washington | $102,100 |
| 3. Illinois | $100,500 |
| 4. Alaska | $99,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $57.15 ($118,900 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $118,900 against $76,210 nationally, 56% more.
Where does California rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $136,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.