SOC 33-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Pensacola
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Pensacola, FL is $77,500 per year, substantially below the national median of $106,040 — a gap of 26.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Pensacola, FL is $77,500 per year, substantially below the national median of $106,040 — a gap of 26.9%. Half of workers earn between $74,300 and $94,730. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $73,920 and the ninetieth at $115,920.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $127,570. Of the 386 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 79th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,920 | −30.3% |
| 25th | $74,300 | −29.9% |
| Median (50th) | $77,500 | −26.9% |
| 75th | $94,730 | −10.7% |
| 90th | $115,920 | +9.3% |
| Mean | $88,370 | −16.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $127,570 | 2,740 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $123,290 | 670 | |
| 3 | Port St. Lucie | $122,140 | 150 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $114,400 | 1,040 | |
| 5 | North Port | $109,780 | 290 | |
| 6 | Ocala | $105,210 | 110 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $100,020 | 180 | |
| 8 | Naples | $99,070 | 210 | |
| 9 | Homosassa Springs | $98,640 | 40 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $97,380 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pensacola run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $77,500 buys what $74,952 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,952US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,500 a year, 26.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,920 to $115,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $127,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Pensacola, FL?
The median annual wage is $77,500, or $37.26 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $106,040, so pay in Pensacola, FL is 26.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pensacola, FL earns more than $115,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $127,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Pensacola, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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