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Animal control officer salary in San Diego, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does an Animal Control Officer make in San Diego, CA?

Estimated salaries

$27.31
18%
above national average

The estimated salary for a animal control officer is $27.31 per hour in San Diego, CA.

Highest paying companies for Animal Control Officer in San Diego, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wounded Warrior Project
 
$78,310per year
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Cetera Financial Group
 
$75,000per year
Enterprise Bank & Trust
 
$72,912per year
County of San Diego
 
$68,405per year
San Diego Humane Society
 
$56,722per year
City of San Diego, CA
 
$45,963per year

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Highest paying cities for Animal Control Officers near San Diego, CA

  1. Diamond Springs, CA
    $37.51 per hour
  2. Santa Monica, CA
    $35.41 per hour
  3. San Mateo, CA
    $30.33 per hour
  4. Long Beach, CA
    $28.48 per hour
  5. Downey, CA
    $24.14 per hour

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The average salary for an Animal Control Officer is $27.31 per hour in San Diego, CA. This figure is based on 3 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Animal Control Officer salaries in San Diego, CA typically range between a low of $39.39 and a high of $61.65 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Animal Control Officer in San Diego, CA include Diamond Springs, CA at $37.51 per hour, Santa Monica, CA at $35.41 per hour, and San Mateo, CA at $30.33 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Animal Control Officer in San Diego, CA include Wounded Warrior Project ($78,310 per year) and Cetera Financial Group ($75,000 per year).