Fish and Game Lieutenant (Specialist)
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $7,306 to $10,912 | $87,672 to $130,944 |
Representation
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.
Where these jobs are
46 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Fish and Wildlife | 46 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Fish and Game Wardens across all California employers was $100,090 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $87,672 to $130,944 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 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R3 Range 3 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.