Correctional Sergeant
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Quoted rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $8,184 to $10,292 | $98,208 to $123,504 | |
| J | $47.22 to $59.38 an hour | $8,185 to $10,293 | $98,218 to $123,510 |
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 Supervisors Organization represents Bargaining Unit S06.
Where these jobs are
2,627 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 2,537 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 90 |
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 $98,208 to $123,510 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.