What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Police Marshal?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Police Marshal jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Oakdale (25.9% above average), followed by Berkeley and Santa Clara. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Oakdale $108,839 $9,069 $2,093 $52.33 Berkeley $107,276 $8,939 $2,063 $51.58 Santa Clara $102,896 $8,574 $1,978 $49.47 Sunnyvale $102,827 $8,568 $1,977 $49.44 Livermore $102,768 $8,564 $1,976 $49.41 San Jose $102,681 $8,556 $1,974 $49.37 San Francisco $102,522 $8,543 $1,971 $49.29 Oakland $100,621 $8,385 $1,935 $48.38 Richmond $100,551 $8,379 $1,933 $48.34 Hayward $100,447 $8,370 $1,931 $48.29

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Police Marshal Salary in California

Q: How much does a Police Marshal make in California?

The average annual pay for a police marshal in California is $86,465 a year — that works out to approximately $41.57 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $87,613. The middle 80% of Police Marshals earn between $51,319 (10th percentile) and $120,895 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Police Marshal Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Police Marshal in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Admitting Officer at $17,660 (20.4%) above Police Marshal. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Admitting Officer $68,805 $5,733 $1,323 $33.08 Wedding Planner Coordinator $65,068 $5,422 $1,251 $31.28 Event Services $60,526 $5,043 $1,163 $29.10 Trade Show Coordinator $53,820 $4,485 $1,035 $25.88 Wedding Coordinator $51,387 $4,282 $988 $24.71

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Police Marshal Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$87,613

California

$86,465

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How much does a Police Marshal make in California?

As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Police Marshal in California is $86,465 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $41.57 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,662/week or $7,205/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $134,712 and as low as $40,957, the majority of Police Marshal salaries currently range between $64,100 (25th percentile) to $104,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $120,895 annually in California. The average pay range for a Police Marshal varies greatly (by as much as 40000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Police Marshal salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Police Marshal jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Police Marshal Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Police Marshal job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Oakdale, , with Berkeley, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $16,431 (19.0%), and Oakdale, furthers that trend with another $22,374 (25.9%) above the $86,465 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Police Marshal appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Oakdale, and Hayward, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Police Marshal role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Oakdale	$108,839	$9,069	$2,093	$52.33
Berkeley	$107,276	$8,939	$2,063	$51.58
Santa Clara	$102,896	$8,574	$1,978	$49.47
Sunnyvale	$102,827	$8,568	$1,977	$49.44
Livermore	$102,768	$8,564	$1,976	$49.41
San Jose	$102,681	$8,556	$1,974	$49.37
San Francisco	$102,522	$8,543	$1,971	$49.29
Oakland	$100,621	$8,385	$1,935	$48.38
Richmond	$100,551	$8,379	$1,933	$48.34
Hayward	$100,447	$8,370	$1,931	$48.29

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Police Marshal Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Police Marshal job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $86465 state average for Police Marshal jobs.

Nevertheless Admitting Officer, Wedding Planner Coordinator, or Event Services may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Admitting Officer	$68,805	$5,733	$1,323	$33.08
Wedding Planner Coordinator	$65,068	$5,422	$1,251	$31.28
Event Services	$60,526	$5,043	$1,163	$29.10
Trade Show Coordinator	$53,820	$4,485	$1,035	$25.88
Wedding Coordinator	$51,387	$4,282	$988	$24.71

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Infographic detailing Police Marshal salary in California as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $64,100 to $120,895 annually, with the California average at $86,465 per year or $41.57 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Police Marshal jobs, with Oakdale leading at $108,839 annually.

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