First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives earn a median $106,040 a year nationally. Protective Service Occupations
U.S. median
$106,040
$50.98 per hour
Range
$63,350 – $165,110
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
154,610
across the U.S.
▲0.1%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in the U.S. rose from $105,980 (May 2024) to $106,040 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 2.3%.
What first-line supervisors of police and detectives do
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.3% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 10,600
Employment of first-line supervisors of police and detectives is projected to grow 3.3% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 10,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$83,429
per year · effective tax rate 21.3%
$6,952Monthly
$3,476Twice a month
$3,209Every 2 weeks
$40.11Hourly
- Federal income tax$14,499
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,574
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,538
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$83,429
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,350 | $30.46 | $53,082 |
| 25th percentile | $81,860 | $39.36 | $66,419 |
| Median (50th) | $106,040 | $50.98 | $83,429 |
| 75th percentile | $132,620 | $63.76 | $101,912 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $165,110 | $79.38 | $124,119 |
Best cities for first-line supervisors of police and detectives (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $167,600 | $112,285 | $98,872 | 4,840 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $135,080 | $97,052 | $93,684 | 3,800 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $119,540 | $89,257 | $87,034 | 3,250 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $124,660 | $90,868 | $86,966 | 3,440 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $127,570 | $98,460 | $86,251 | 2,740 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $135,270 | $96,782 | $85,981 | 13,970 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $125,960 | $89,622 | $82,309 | 5,050 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $108,190 | $79,752 | $73,663 | 3,720 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $81,860 | $62,793 | $62,756 | 4,460 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $167,600
- New York, NY — $135,270
- Chicago, IL — $135,080
- Miami, FL — $127,570
- Washington, DC — $125,960
- Baltimore, MD — $124,660
- Philadelphia, PA — $119,540
- Boston, MA — $108,190
- Atlanta, GA — $81,860
First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $163,960 | +0.7% | $110,182 | $121,720 – $204,500 | 13,200 |
| New Jersey | $142,990 | −0.8% | $102,081 | $114,480 – $181,010 | 7,650 |
| Hawaii | $140,590 | +8.7% | $98,174 | $110,620 – $140,590 | 700 |
| Alaska | $137,320 | +3.8% | $105,124 | $84,850 – $193,610 | 320 |
| Washington | $136,280 | +1.6% | $104,413 | $105,710 – $180,770 | 2,750 |
| Illinois | $135,080 | −1.0% | $97,052 | $81,750 – $162,640 | 4,900 |
| District of Columbia | $134,760 | +0.0% | $94,888 | $98,690 – $195,190 | 1,230 |
| Nevada | $132,100 | −1.2% | $101,556 | $94,260 – $163,940 | 1,300 |
| Delaware | $131,080 | +9.2% | $93,549 | $98,030 – $190,120 | 410 |
| Colorado | $126,810 | −1.2% | $93,069 | $88,800 – $156,310 | 2,790 |
| New York | $124,080 | +1.1% | $89,794 | $94,100 – $189,550 | 12,750 |
| Oregon | $122,130 | −1.1% | $84,885 | $96,670 – $151,920 | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $120,700 | +1.2% | $88,337 | $78,720 – $160,590 | 6,700 |
| Minnesota | $118,750 | +17.9% | $85,819 | $79,050 – $136,430 | 2,870 |
| Texas | $111,000 | +0.9% | $86,919 | $70,910 – $149,570 | 5,540 |
| Utah | $110,500 | +0.7% | $82,560 | $82,270 – $135,490 | 1,360 |
| Connecticut | $109,360 | −1.0% | $81,325 | $94,500 – $142,020 | 2,240 |
| Nebraska | $106,100 | −1.2% | $79,523 | $73,920 – $143,290 | 730 |
| Arizona | $104,850 | −1.8% | $80,179 | $81,350 – $158,610 | 2,790 |
| Massachusetts | $104,320 | −0.8% | $77,223 | $77,110 – $159,680 | 5,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $102,400 | −0.0% | $77,725 | $72,840 – $137,980 | 5,690 |
| Virginia | $101,230 | −0.8% | $75,039 | $67,690 – $179,030 | 3,750 |
| Florida | $100,880 | −0.5% | $79,799 | $62,840 – $157,160 | 9,900 |
| New Hampshire | $100,060 | +0.5% | $79,222 | $79,790 – $121,910 | 940 |
| Vermont | $99,280 | −5.5% | $74,581 | $79,780 – $129,940 | 210 |
| Iowa | $98,840 | −1.7% | $75,260 | $76,150 – $126,470 | 1,370 |
| Ohio | $98,380 | +0.4% | $76,117 | $64,540 – $131,250 | 5,170 |
| North Dakota | $98,300 | +1.0% | $77,326 | $77,090 – $128,430 | 440 |
| Michigan | $98,140 | −1.0% | $73,951 | $69,680 – $122,200 | 3,290 |
| Rhode Island | $97,690 | +4.9% | $74,508 | $77,160 – $136,470 | 820 |
| Wisconsin | $97,120 | −2.1% | $73,387 | $77,250 – $125,950 | 2,080 |
| Idaho | $94,920 | +5.5% | $71,684 | $65,850 – $137,450 | 930 |
| Missouri | $94,440 | +3.6% | $71,767 | $59,610 – $125,000 | 3,490 |
| Maine | $92,350 | +6.0% | $68,691 | $77,630 – $118,590 | 440 |
| New Mexico | $92,200 | −1.2% | $70,506 | $59,990 – $130,510 | 1,320 |
| Wyoming | $91,400 | +3.5% | $73,130 | $66,890 – $113,360 | 430 |
| North Carolina | $91,100 | +4.6% | $69,793 | $61,750 – $124,120 | 4,820 |
| Montana | $89,380 | +6.3% | $68,020 | $68,050 – $128,540 | 450 |
| South Dakota | $87,810 | +5.5% | $70,604 | $71,650 – $140,500 | 190 |
| Kansas | $82,950 | +0.9% | $63,356 | $58,410 – $124,640 | 2,330 |
| Oklahoma | $82,830 | +4.7% | $63,919 | $48,380 – $121,100 | 2,420 |
| Indiana | $81,540 | −12.0% | $63,817 | $60,120 – $127,700 | 1,700 |
| Kentucky | $80,390 | +0.4% | $62,688 | $54,580 – $122,770 | 1,600 |
| Georgia | $80,120 | +1.1% | $61,659 | $58,020 – $118,970 | 7,910 |
| Alabama | $75,970 | +1.1% | $58,741 | $48,520 – $121,430 | 1,900 |
| Tennessee | $74,770 | +3.5% | $61,431 | $47,720 – $122,620 | 4,430 |
| West Virginia | $74,280 | +1.8% | $58,441 | $51,380 – $88,880 | 490 |
| South Carolina | $73,700 | −8.1% | $57,413 | $56,750 – $118,240 | 1,560 |
| Louisiana | $70,470 | +1.0% | $56,678 | $47,810 – $94,990 | 3,120 |
| Arkansas | $62,290 | −1.7% | $50,013 | $43,440 – $95,580 | 2,100 |
| Mississippi | $59,860 | +2.4% | $48,615 | $45,590 – $86,960 | 2,060 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $77,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $93,530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $76,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers | $55,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $93,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Transit and Railroad Police | $90,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $75,920 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Fish and Game Warden | $74,060 | Bachelor's degree | -5.7% |
| Transportation Security Screener | $66,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisor of police and detectives make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $106,040 a year ($50.98 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,350 and the top 10% earn over $165,110. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of police and detectives the most?
California has the highest median pay at $163,960. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many first-line supervisors of police and detectives are there in the U.S.?
About 154,610 people work as first-line supervisors of police and detectives nationwide.