First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary
Public safety · OCC code 33-1012 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in the US earn a median of $105,980 per year (mean $110,990) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +114.1% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, well above the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $80,940 and $133,520; the top 10% earn $165,050 or more. The median hourly wage is $50.95. About 153,130 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is California ($162,740). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay range (national percentiles)
What first-line supervisors of police and detectives earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $62,370 |
| 25th percentile | $80,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,980 |
| Mean (average) | $110,990 |
| 75th percentile | $133,520 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $165,050 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary by state
Median and mean wage for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $105,980.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $162,740 | $162,570 | 12,980 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $144,160 | $146,900 | 7,420 |
| 3 | Illinois | $136,440 | $123,850 | 5,550 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $134,760 | $146,810 | 1,250 |
| 5 | Washington | $134,120 | $137,900 | 2,570 |
| 6 | Nevada | $133,660 | $126,750 | 1,270 |
| 7 | Alaska | $132,320 | $129,720 | 330 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $129,360 | $131,410 | 690 |
| 9 | Colorado | $128,310 | $124,430 | 2,480 |
| 10 | Oregon | $123,500 | $122,730 | 1,350 |
| 11 | New York | $122,720 | $127,950 | 12,470 |
| 12 | Delaware | $120,080 | $122,560 | 400 |
| 13 | Maryland | $119,290 | $117,240 | 7,550 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $110,460 | $115,310 | 2,130 |
| 15 | Texas | $110,030 | $108,680 | 5,810 |
| 16 | Utah | $109,760 | $110,770 | 1,290 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $107,360 | $103,930 | 760 |
| 18 | Arizona | $106,750 | $113,780 | 2,600 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $105,150 | $110,830 | 5,220 |
| 20 | Vermont | $105,040 | $107,490 | 180 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $102,420 | $106,590 | 5,310 |
| 22 | Virginia | $102,040 | $112,670 | 3,620 |
| 23 | Florida | $101,340 | $108,190 | 9,480 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $100,680 | $96,210 | 4,120 |
| 25 | Iowa | $100,550 | $101,240 | 1,360 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $99,550 | $102,610 | 750 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $99,160 | $101,540 | 1,720 |
| 28 | Michigan | $99,130 | $100,490 | 3,100 |
| 29 | Ohio | $98,000 | $97,880 | 5,240 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $97,370 | $103,970 | 430 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $93,290 | $93,050 | 1,330 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $93,110 | $101,480 | 850 |
| 33 | Indiana | $92,660 | $96,220 | 1,490 |
| 34 | Missouri | $91,150 | $89,940 | 3,360 |
| 35 | Idaho | $90,010 | $93,400 | 930 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $88,300 | $90,700 | 440 |
| 37 | Maine | $87,160 | $93,150 | 410 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $87,110 | $88,660 | 4,970 |
| 39 | Montana | $84,110 | $91,740 | 490 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $83,220 | $91,690 | 190 |
| 41 | Kansas | $82,220 | $86,220 | 2,250 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $80,230 | $85,010 | 1,420 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $80,080 | $85,390 | 1,700 |
| 44 | Georgia | $79,240 | $82,180 | 7,370 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $79,120 | $86,280 | 2,170 |
| 46 | Alabama | $75,140 | $81,590 | 1,860 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $72,960 | $76,350 | 450 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $72,220 | $77,080 | 5,050 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $69,790 | $71,300 | 3,100 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $63,350 | $69,030 | 2,010 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $58,470 | $61,210 | 1,850 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: California ($162,740). Lowest: Mississippi ($58,470).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (this job) | $105,980 | $110,990 | +114.1% |
| Database Administrators | $104,620 | $107,440 | +111.4% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $103,790 | $111,960 | +109.7% |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,390 | $126,030 | +119.0% |
| Statisticians | $103,300 | $112,330 | +108.7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,320 | $110,080 | +106.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make?
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives earn a national median of $105,980 per year (mean $110,990) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $80,940 (25th percentile) and $133,520 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $165,050 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $62,370. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
The median hourly wage is $50.95 and the mean is $53.36 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of police and detectives the most?
California has the highest median wage for first-line supervisors of police and detectives at $162,740, versus a national median of $105,980. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many first-line supervisors of police and detectives are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 153,130 first-line supervisors of police and detectives are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #28 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 33-1012), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20