Police Officer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$78,292
Hourly Rate
$37.64
/hour
Jobs in Area
977
employed
Police Officer Salary Range in Los Angeles, CA
Annual Salary Range
$52k
10th percentile
$65k
25th
$92k
75th
$110k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $52,290 | $25.14 |
| 25th Percentile | $65,101 | $31.30 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $78,292 | $37.64 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,681 | $44.08 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $110,030 | $52.90 |
| Average (Mean) | $83,726 | $40.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Police Officer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $78,292 per year or $37.64 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Los Angeles, CA Compares
vs National Average
$69,160
vs California Average
$69,103
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$53,515
Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 46.3% above the national average.
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