Police Officer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$81,476
Hourly Rate
$39.17
/hour
Jobs in Area
916
employed
Police Officer Salary Range in Los Angeles, CA
Annual Salary Range
$54k
10th percentile
$67k
25th
$96k
75th
$118k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $54,436 | $26.17 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,125 | $32.27 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $81,476 | $39.17 |
| 75th Percentile | $96,368 | $46.33 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $117,603 | $56.54 |
| Average (Mean) | $86,463 | $41.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Police Officer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $81,476 per year or $39.17 per hour as of 2024. 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 2024. The geographic area covered is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Los Angeles, CA Compares
vs National Average
$74,910
vs California Average
$74,305
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$55,691
Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 46.3% above the national average.
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