salary$99,900 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,850per year
Jobs in the area930people work this job
Can a police officer afford Stockton?
OK. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 23.3% 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 Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $99,900 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $77,980 and $130,850.
Can a police officer afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 23.3% 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 Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area.