salary$125,910 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$149,560per year
Jobs in the area590people work this job
Can a police officer afford Santa Rosa?
OK. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 22.8% 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $125,910 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $81,320 and $149,560.
Can a police officer afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 22.8% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.