Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $115,630 +51.6% vs national
Median hourly $55.59
10th percentile $76,730
90th percentile $132,120
Employed locally 24,310
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,730
    25th
    $97,580
    50th (median)
    $115,630
    75th
    $125,430
    90th
    $132,120

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 124% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,450
    Firefighters $99,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $169,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Los Angeles, CA is $55.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.48 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 51.6% above the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $76,730 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,580.