Chief of Police Salary in California
Chief of Police Salary in California
How much does a Chief of Police make in California? The average Chief of Police salary in California is $131,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $124,000 and $139,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Chief of Police Salary | $117,263 | CA | March 26, 2024 |
| 25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary | $124,000 | CA | March 26, 2024 |
| 50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary | $131,400 | CA | March 26, 2024 |
| 75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary | $139,400 | CA | March 26, 2024 |
| 90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary | $146,684 | CA | March 26, 2024 |
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The Chief of Police responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Being a Chief of Police requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. May also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. In addition, Chief of Police typically reports to an elected official. The Chief of Police manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief of Police typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $125,492 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $127,278 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $131,803 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $125,254 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $122,039 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $129,898 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $125,849 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $118,587 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $145,257 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $144,900 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
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