Fire Captain, Correctional Institution
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Quoted rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $6,110 to $6,663 | $73,320 to $79,956 | |
| B | $6,971 to $8,765 | $83,652 to $105,180 | |
| J | $36.11 to $39.38 an hour | $6,259 to $6,826 | $75,109 to $81,910 |
| K | $7,320 to $9,203 | $87,840 to $110,436 | |
| L | $6,416 to $6,996 | $76,992 to $83,952 | |
| M | $7,320 to $9,203 | $87,840 to $110,436 | |
| N | $6,416 to $6,996 | $76,992 to $83,952 | |
| P | $7,320 to $9,203 | $87,840 to $110,436 |
Hourly and daily rates are shown again as their monthly and annual equivalents, at 2,080 hours or 260 working days a year.
Representation
California Correctional Peace Officers Association represents Bargaining Unit R06, Corrections.
Where these jobs are
98 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 98 |
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 $73,320 to $110,436 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 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R3 Range 3 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.