SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · United States
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives across the United States is $106,040 per year, measured over 154,610 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $163,960.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Pay for this occupation varies by 173.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $163,960 and Mississippi pays $59,860.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $163,960 | 13,200 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $142,990 | 7,650 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $140,590 | 700 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $137,320 | 320 | |
| 5 | Washington | $136,280 | 2,750 | |
| 6 | Illinois | $135,080 | 4,900 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $134,760 | 1,230 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $132,100 | 1,300 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $131,080 | 410 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $126,810 | 2,790 |
States with the most First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 13,200 | $163,960 | |
| 2 | New York | 12,750 | $124,080 | |
| 3 | Florida | 9,900 | $100,880 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 7,910 | $80,120 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 7,650 | $142,990 | |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,700 | $120,700 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 5,690 | $102,400 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 5,540 | $104,320 | |
| 9 | Texas | 5,540 | $111,000 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 5,170 | $98,380 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $175,840 | 1,690 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $175,070 | 150 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $172,590 | 70 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $167,600 | 4,840 |
| 5 | Napa | $164,150 | 50 |
| 6 | Sacramento | $163,810 | 1,020 |
| 7 | San Jose | $163,700 | 370 |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $161,440 | 110 |
| 9 | Anchorage | $161,100 | 110 |
| 10 | Riverside | $159,810 | 1,300 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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