salary$120,900 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,500per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a police officer afford Santa Maria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 19.7% 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 Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $120,900 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $79,180 and $131,500.
Can a police officer afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 19.7% of the median police officer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.