salary$101,870 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$70,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$146,450per year
Jobs in the area6,010people work this job
Can a police officer afford Riverside?
OK. Rent of $2,420 a month takes 28.5% 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 Riverside, CA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $101,870 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $70,800 and $146,450.
Can a police officer afford to live in Riverside?
Typical rent of $2,420 a month takes 28.5% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.