Police Officer Salary in San Francisco, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$93,089
Hourly Rate
$44.75
/hour
Jobs in Area
843
employed
Police Officer Salary Range in San Francisco, CA
Annual Salary Range
$62k
10th percentile
$75k
25th
$110k
75th
$140k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $62,225 | $29.92 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,550 | $35.84 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $93,089 | $44.75 |
| 75th Percentile | $110,263 | $53.01 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $139,910 | $67.26 |
| Average (Mean) | $101,543 | $48.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Police Officer salary in San Francisco, CA is $93,089 per year or $44.75 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How San Francisco, CA Compares
vs National Average
$69,160
vs California Average
$72,804
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$54,985
Cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 69.3% above the national average.
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