salary$121,980 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$127,880per year
Jobs in the area24,720people work this job
Can a police officer afford Long Beach?
OK. Rent of $2,279 a month takes 22.4% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Long Beach, CA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $121,980 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $78,870 and $127,880.
Can a police officer afford to live in Long Beach?
Typical rent of $2,279 a month takes 22.4% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.