salary$136,140 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$174,030per year
Jobs in the area2,590people work this job
Can a police officer afford San Jose?
OK. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 26.8% 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 San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a police officer in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $136,140 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $105,050 and $174,030.
Can a police officer afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 26.8% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.