The salary range and what officers were actually paid at 366 California police and sheriff departments, on one scale. Search for a department, pick a county, or sort.
salary range for officer or deputy titles, starting salary to top salary median total pay actually paid, with overtime
Figures are what each employer reported to the State Controller for 2025. Employers do not all report ranges the same way, so check the department's own salary schedule before relying on one. Source: California State Controller, Government Compensation in California, raw export.