City police · California · FY 2026-27
San Francisco Police Department pay scale Q002 Police Officer · San Francisco
A q002 police officer with San Francisco Police Department starts at $121,654 and reaches $154,934 at top step (FY 2026-27).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-07-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $121,654
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $154,934
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Biweekly rate x26, matching the City's published annual rate (e.g. $4,679 x 26 = $121,654).
Q002 Police Officer step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $4,679 / pay period | $121,654 |
| 2 | — | $4,813 / pay period | $125,138 |
| 3 | — | $4,934 / pay period | $128,284 |
| 4 | — | $5,146 / pay period | $133,796 |
| 5 | — | $5,404 / pay period | $140,504 |
| 6 | — | $5,666 / pay period | $147,316 |
| 7 | — | $5,959 / pay period | $154,934 |
Notes
San Francisco pays Q2 Police Officers on a 7-step scale effective July 1, 2026. The City says officers can earn up to $181,935 after seven years when POST, retention and uniform pay are added. The police contract schedules a further 1% raise on January 2, 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a San Francisco Police Department q002 police officer?
Base pay starts at $121,654 a year under the FY 2026-27 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Biweekly rate x26, matching the City's published annual rate (e.g. $4,679 x 26 = $121,654).
How much does a San Francisco Police Department q002 police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $154,934 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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