Police Officer Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median police officer in the San Jose area earns $136,140 a year ($65.45 an hour), 79% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 15% above the California median ($118,880). Half of the 2,590 police officers there earn between $125,270 and $165,490.
Median $136,140
10th: $105,05090th: $174,030
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,050 | $76,300 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $125,270 | $97,280 | $59,290 |
| Median | $136,140 | $118,880 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $165,490 | $126,780 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $174,030 | $153,190 | $115,120 |
| Average | $143,520 | $112,980 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 2,590 | 65,940 | 670,520 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay.
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- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- 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.