Coroner Salary in San Diego, California

How much does a Coroner make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Coroner in San Diego, CA is $345,990. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $294,662 to $411,929, with most professionals earning between $247,930 and $471,962.

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What is a Coroner?

A Coroner is a government official who is empowered to conduct or order an inquest into the manner or cause of death, and to investigate or confirm the identity of an unknown person who has been found dead within the Coroner's jurisdiction. In medieval times, English coroners were Crown officials who held financial powers and conducted some judicial investigations in order to counterbalance the power of sheriffs. The word Coroner derives from the same source as the word crown, and it is believed to denote an officer of the Crown....

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What does a Coroner do?

Common responsibilities of a Coroner

Collects and records information pertaining to the manner and cause of deaths reportable to the Coroner.

November 02, 2022

Required to drive a County vehicle to locations throughout the County to conduct investigation activities and transport bodies from death scenes to the Forensic Science Center or other regional facility, as needed.

January 16, 2023

Responds to radio messages, telephone instructions and/or citizens' requests to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.

March 02, 2023

Determines, plans, develops, and directs training programs for investigative and support personnel.

March 12, 2023

Complete all preliminary investigation reports and other forms required by law or by the McHenry County Coroner in a timely manner.

March 14, 2023

Demonstrate an acceptable level of skill and proficiency in the use of firearms.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Coroner in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

294662

411929

345990

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

301317

425144

354981

What is the average salary for Coroner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Coroner in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Coroner ranges from $294,662 to $411,929 with the average base salary of $345,990. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $301,317 to $425,144 with the average total cash compensation of $354,981.

View Average Salary for Coroner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$345,990	$294,662 - $411,929
Bonus	$8,990	$6,655 - $13,215
Total Pay	$354,981	$301,317 - $425,144

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Coroner Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $293,791 - $410,711	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $294,662 - $411,929	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $293,029 - $409,645	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $293,981 - $410,977	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $293,029 - $409,645	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $292,566 - $408,998	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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