Law Enforcement Officer Salary in California

How much does a Law Enforcement Officer make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Enforcement Officer in California is $72,510. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,722 to $79,009, with most professionals earning between $63,363 and $84,925.

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What is a Law Enforcement Officer?

A Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), or peace officer in North American English, is a public-sector employee whose duties primarily involve the enforcement of laws. The phrase can include police officers, municipal law enforcement officers, special police officers, customs officers, state troopers, special agents, secret agents, special investigators, border patrol officers, immigration officers, court officers, probation officers, parole officers, arson investigators, auxiliary officers, game wardens, sheriffs, constables, corrections, marshals, deputies, detention officers, correction officers, ...

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA	Avg. Salary $68,875	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA	Avg. Salary $70,295	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA	Avg. Salary $72,352	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA	Avg. Salary $68,822	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA	Avg. Salary $67,225	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA	Avg. Salary $71,406	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA	Avg. Salary $68,967	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA	Avg. Salary $65,476	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA	Avg. Salary $80,280	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA	Avg. Salary $80,096	Date Updated April 01, 2025

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What does a Law Enforcement Officer do?

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Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level.

November 08, 2022

Performs duties with the utmost honesty and integrity.

February 27, 2023

Communicate sufficiently to decelerate and resolve conflicts in tense situations.

March 07, 2023

Maintains a high level of mental and physical capabilities on the part of those charged with protection of the judge and officers of the court, litigants, and the general public.

March 21, 2023

Respond to and investigate various types of calls-for-service involving traffic crashes, misdemeanors, felonies, city, state, or federal offenses, nuisances, as well as other calls which benefit and provide care and concern for the citizens of La Vergne.

April 14, 2023

Provides physical security, protective services, and eliminates safety hazards for all persons including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, their families and other persons in designated locations and areas under contract by the Bureau of Protected Services.

May 04, 2023

Prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges defendants in order of appearance.

May 05, 2023

Works in conjunction with criminal investigators and other sworn members in regards to evidentiary matters and maintains confidentiality of investigations and information concerning suspects, defendants, etc.

May 08, 2023

Assists with order and proper discipline at the Governor's Mansion, State Capitol Complex and grounds and other state buildings and facilities.

May 19, 2023

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About California

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...

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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More

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