Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in California, all employers Sourced
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092) in California, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | CA |
|---|---|
| Workers | 13,900 |
| 10th percentile | $64,820 |
| Median | $103,640 |
| 90th percentile | $140,950 |
| National median, government employers | $67,120 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in California
State employees: the general plan
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CalPERS State Miscellaneous & Industrial - First Tier 2% at 62 (PEPRA) PEPRA new member, State Miscellaneous/Industrial First Tier 2% at 62 | 2% | age 62 with 5 years of service (normal retirement age; benefit factor continues to rise to age 67) | Set by the employer | Covered |
Local employees: Local police and firefighters
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CalPERS Public Agency Safety - PEPRA 2%, 2.5% or 2.7% at 57 PEPRA new member, local safety | — | age 57 with 5 years of service | Set by the employer | Varies |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins; where a general plan is shown, some police and fire employers run their own safety plans. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the California pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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