salary$132,000 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$95,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,690per year
Jobs in the area7,990people work this job
Can a police officer afford San Mateo?
Expensive. Rent of $3,358 a month takes 30.5% of the median police officer salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in San Mateo, CA?
The median pay for a police officer in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $132,000 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $95,390 and $156,690.
Can a police officer afford to live in San Mateo?
Typical rent of $3,358 a month takes 30.5% of the median police officer salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.