Captain Firefighter/Security Officer
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $5,655 to $7,563 | $67,860 to $90,756 |
Representation
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.
Where these jobs are
3 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Military Department (California National Guard) | 3 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Firefighters across all California employers was $85,120 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $67,860 to $90,756 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.