Public-Sector Pay in Orange County, California

Q: Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Orange County?

The highest posted ranges are City Manager at CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments), CA ($250,000–$322,000/yr); Manager at CalOptima, CA ($120,881–$193,410/yr); Civil Engineer at County of Orange, CA ($150,134–$171,974/yr); Information Technology Specialist at City of Irvine, CA ($108,056–$169,998/yr); Section Manager at Orange County Transportation Authority, CA ($117,229–$161,304/yr).

Q: How much do Orange County public employers pay a Police Officer?

3 Orange County public employers posted Police Officer pay in the last 12 months, ranging $88,442–$137,467/yr. The highest range was posted by City of Buena Park, CA.

Q: Where do these pay figures come from?

From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.

54 roles at 20 employers · updated October 2026

What public employers in Orange County, California pay, taken from their own job postings: 54 roles at 20 employers. Every range is shown exactly as posted; the bars put them on one scale as full-time yearly pay.

54Roles with posted pay

20Public employers

371Postings behind the numbersLast 12 months

43Open right now

How Orange County public-sector pay is spread

Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.

Roles

How Orange County public-sector pay is spread
<$40k	4
$40k	11
$60k	16
$80k	6
$100k	8
$120k	6
$140k	1
$160k	1
$180k	0
$200k+	1

Common roles across Orange County employers

Lowest to highest posted range for the role, across every employer that posted it.

Police Officer3 employers · highest at City of Buena Park, CA

$88,442–$137,467/yr

Highest posted pay in Orange County's public sector

City ManagerCPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments), CA

$250,000–$322,000/yr

ManagerCalOptima, CA

$120,881–$193,410/yr

Civil EngineerCounty of Orange, CA

$150,134–$171,974/yr

Information Technology SpecialistCity of Irvine, CA

$108,056–$169,998/yr

Section ManagerOrange County Transportation Authority, CA

$117,229–$161,304/yr

Director of DevelopmentCalifornia State University, Fullerton

$123,600–$151,200/yr

Police OfficerCity of Buena Park, CA

$104,582–$137,467/yr

Police OfficerCity of Garden Grove, CA

$101,280–$134,472/yr

Construction InspectorOrange County Sanitation District, CA

$58.20–$64.15/hr

Information Technology AnalystOrange County Sanitation District, CA

$119,288–$131,518/yr

Who is hiring now

Open postings with published pay, by employer.

Coast Community College District, CA4 roles with posted pay

11 open

California State University, Fullerton18 roles with posted pay

10 open

CalOptima, CA7 roles with posted pay

8 open

County of Orange, CA3 roles with posted pay

4 open

Anaheim Union High School District, CA2 roles with posted pay

2 open

Orange County Sanitation District, CA2 roles with posted pay

2 open

City of Buena Park, CA3 roles with posted pay

1 open

City of Irvine, CA1 roles with posted pay

1 open

South Orange County Community College District, CA1 roles with posted pay

1 open

Inland Empire Utilities Agency, CA1 roles with posted pay

1 open

Postings by employer type

Last 12 months of postings with published pay.

Schools & colleges8 employers

213

Other public bodies4 employers

Cities & towns6 employers

Counties2 employers

Pay by employer

Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.

California State University, Fullerton18 roles · 139 postings · 10 openOpen jobs →

Administrative Support Coordinator

$48,564–$54,108/yr

African American Studies

$66,084–$80,124/yr

Assistant Director

$75,840–$83,928/yr

Assistant Professor

$82,608–$84,264/yr

Chinese Studies

$66,084–$80,124/yr

Cinema and Television Arts

$66,084–$80,124/yr

$60,996–$67,428/yr

$66,084–$80,124/yr

$41,532–$52,680/yr

$96,000–$117,600/yr

Director of Development

$123,600–$151,200/yr

English

$66,084–$80,124/yr

Geological Sciences

$66,084–$80,124/yr

History

$66,084–$80,124/yr

Literacy & Reading Education

$66,084–$80,124/yr

Part Time Lecturer Pool

$66,084–$80,124/yr

Secondary Education

$66,084–$80,124/yr

Sociology

$66,084–$80,124/yr

CalOptima, CA7 roles · 51 postings · 8 openOpen jobs →

Business Analyst

$77,863–$124,581/yr

Customer Service Rep

$49,754–$69,655/yr

Customer Service Representative

$49,754–$69,655/yr

$120,881–$193,410/yr

$77,863–$124,581/yr

$55,966–$83,949/yr

$68,015–$108,824/yr

Coast Community College District, CA4 roles · 24 postings · 11 openOpen jobs →

CalWORKs Student Assistant

$17–$21/hr

Federal Work Study Student Assistant

$17/hr

Student Assistant

$17–$21/hr

Substitute

$52.46/hr

City of Anaheim, CA3 roles · 19 postingsOpen jobs →

Part Time Program Specialist

$24–$30/hr

Part Time Recreation Leader

$18–$19/hr

Police Officer

$88,442–$130,645/yr

County of Orange, CA3 roles · 18 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →

Civil Engineer

$150,134–$171,974/yr

Deputy Sheriff

$91,354/yr

Environmental Health Specialist

$82,659–$111,384/yr

City of Buena Park, CA3 roles · 17 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →

Community Services Leader

$22–$24/hr

Police Dispatcher

$36–$48/hr

Police Officer

$104,582–$137,467/yr

Anaheim Union High School District, CA2 roles · 13 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →

Food Services Assistant

$24.57–$32.34/hr

Instructional Assistant

$24.66–$32.50/hr

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation ("ASC"), CA1 role · 11 postingsOpen jobs →

Small Business Consultant

$50–$55/hr

Orange County Sanitation District, CA2 roles · 11 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →

Construction Inspector

$58.20–$64.15/hr

Information Technology Analyst

$119,288–$131,518/yr

City of Garden Grove, CA1 role · 9 postingsOpen jobs →

Police Officer

$101,280–$134,472/yr

City of Irvine, CA1 role · 7 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →

Information Technology Specialist

$108,056–$169,998/yr

Irvine Ranch Water District, CA1 role · 7 postings

Temporary Student

$18–$25/hr

Santa Margarita Water District, CA1 role · 7 postingsOpen jobs →

Utility Technician

$67,746–$93,389/yr

South Orange County Community College District, CA1 role · 7 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →

Administrative Assistant

$62,424–$88,344/yr

Inland Empire Utilities Agency, CA1 role · 6 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →

Accountant

$87,273–$117,234/yr

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments), CA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →

City Manager

$250,000–$322,000/yr

City of Fountain Valley, CA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →

Maintenance Worker

$62,365–$75,805/yr

City of Huntington Beach, CA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →

Program Coordinator

$20–$26/hr

Newport-Mesa Unified School District, CA1 role · 5 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →

Nutrition Services Assistant

$22–$26/hr

Orange County Transportation Authority, CA1 role · 5 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →

Section Manager

$117,229–$161,304/yr

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Public-sector pay in Orange County: FAQ

Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Orange County?

The highest posted ranges are City Manager at CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments), CA ($250,000–$322,000/yr); Manager at CalOptima, CA ($120,881–$193,410/yr); Civil Engineer at County of Orange, CA ($150,134–$171,974/yr); Information Technology Specialist at City of Irvine, CA ($108,056–$169,998/yr); Section Manager at Orange County Transportation Authority, CA ($117,229–$161,304/yr).

How much do Orange County public employers pay a Police Officer?

3 Orange County public employers posted Police Officer pay in the last 12 months, ranging $88,442–$137,467/yr. The highest range was posted by City of Buena Park, CA.

Where do these pay figures come from?

From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.