salary$119,640 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$128,580per year
Jobs in the area1,330people work this job
Can a police officer afford Ventura?
OK. Rent of $2,443 a month takes 24.5% 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 Ventura, CA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $119,640 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $78,360 and $128,580.
Can a police officer afford to live in Ventura?
Typical rent of $2,443 a month takes 24.5% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.