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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$126,290
- San Luis Obispo$102,510
- Salinas$99,160
- San Francisco$97,620
- Bakersfield$96,930
- Stockton$95,460
- Fresno$90,780
- Riverside$90,290
- Santa Cruz$87,850
- Santa Maria$86,470
- Sacramento$86,280
- Los Angeles$83,090
- Merced$77,060
- Redding$65,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $126,290 | $132,670 | $132,670 | $89,932 | 110 |
| San Luis Obispo | $102,510 | $107,220 | $95,080 | $75,504 | 109 |
| Salinas | $99,160 | $109,620 | $87,660 | $73,459 | 109 |
| San Francisco | $97,620 | $99,880 | $90,830 | $72,519 | 116 |
| Bakersfield | $96,930 | $107,220 | $85,260 | $72,098 | 101 |
| Stockton | $95,460 | $107,220 | $78,130 | $71,200 | 105 |
| Fresno | $90,780 | $94,010 | $77,420 | $68,343 | 102 |
| Riverside | $90,290 | $94,730 | $75,970 | $68,044 | 106 |
| Santa Cruz | $87,850 | $80,950 | $80,950 | $66,554 | 110 |
| Santa Maria | $86,470 | $94,740 | $79,620 | $65,712 | 109 |
| Sacramento | $86,280 | $89,730 | $67,240 | $65,596 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $83,090 | $78,770 | $75,840 | $63,648 | 114 |
| Merced | $77,060 | $78,370 | $67,430 | $59,949 | 98 |
| Redding | $65,780 | $57,960 | $57,960 | $52,844 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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