Police Officer Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median police officer in the San Diego area earns $110,400 a year ($53.08 an hour), 45% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 7% below the California median ($118,880). Half of the 4,950 police officers there earn between $82,360 and $123,700.
Median $110,400
10th: $78,01090th: $151,960
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,010 | $76,300 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $82,360 | $97,280 | $59,290 |
| Median | $110,400 | $118,880 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $123,700 | $126,780 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $151,960 | $153,190 | $115,120 |
| Average | $108,770 | $112,980 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,950 | 65,940 | 670,520 |
San Diego, CA ranks 6th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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Check my payPolice officer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Chicago, IL: $107,810
- New York, NY: $105,540
- Denver, CO: $101,970
- Columbus, OH: $100,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.