Lieutenant Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Lieutenant make in San Diego, CA? The average Lieutenant salary in San Diego, CA is $117,942 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $102,654 and $123,548. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Protective Force Lieutenant with Security Clearance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - OAK RIDGE , TN
Requisition Id 14815 Overview: We have an opening for a Protective Force Lieutenant in support of the Laboratory Protection Division at the Oak Ridge National L
- 2 days ago
Protective Security Officer Lieutenant with Security Clearance
Constellis - DETROIT , MI
Position Overview: As a Protective Security Officer Lieutenant serving on a Federal Government contract, you will be responsible for not only maintaining securi
- 1 day ago
Physical Therapist
Summit Rehabilitation - MUKILTEO , WA
New Grads Welcome. | Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus. | $25,000 Student Loan Reimbursement | $1,000 Monthly Incentive | 3 weeks of Vacation. | Clinical Residency |
- 9 days ago
Nurse Professional Development Specialist / Full-Time
Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM
Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Professional Development Specialist in collaboration with Clinical Management and Nurse Professional Development Practi
- 22 days ago
LCSW | LPCC - Acute Care
White House Clinics - RICHMOND , KY
At White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharma
- 28 days ago
Practice Supervisor - RN - Giles Family Medicine
Carilion Clinic - PEARISBURG , VA
Communicates, organizes, prioritizes, leads, facilitates, coaches and problem solves with other members of Carilion’s management and patient care teams to ensur
- 37 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lieutenant in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Lieutenant ranges from $102,654 to $123,548 with the average base salary of $117,942. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,904 to $123,548 with the average total cash compensation of $117,942.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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