Communications Operator
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $4,690 to $6,459 | $56,280 to $77,508 |
| B | $5,307 to $7,306 | $63,684 to $87,672 |
Representation
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.
Where these jobs are
263 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 175 |
| Hospitals, Department of State | 45 |
| Parks, California State | 40 |
| Office Of Emergency Services | 3 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators across all California employers was $80,120 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $56,280 to $87,672 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.