Correctional Lieutenant
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $9,192 to $11,567 | $110,304 to $138,804 |
| J | $9,767 to $12,290 | $117,204 to $147,480 |
Representation
California Correctional Supervisors Organization represents Bargaining Unit S06.
Where these jobs are
1,191 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 1,160 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 31 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers across all California employers was $131,210 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $110,304 to $147,480 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 R3 Range 3 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.