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State of California Police Officer salary in the United States

Average salary
$115,000/yr
Based on 335 income tax records
$55,500
$160,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$88K
 
$104K
 
$119K
 
$122K
$55,500
$160,000
How much do Police Officers make?
The average total salary for a State of California Police Officer is $115,000 per year. This is based on data from 335 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Police Officer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Police Officer salary can vary between $55,500 to $160,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

State of California Police Officer demographics

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30% are single
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70% are married
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64% have kids
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65% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for State of California Police Officers

335 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a police officer in the United States is $115,000 per year. Police officer salaries in the United States can vary between $55,500 to $160,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 335 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as police officer.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for police officers in the United States: Sacramento Metro Area, CA ($121,500 a year), Vallejo Metro Area, CA ($116,500 a year), and San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($116,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.