First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary
- 10th pct
- $63,350
- Middle 50%
- $81,860–$132,620
- 90th pct
- $165,110
The BLS estimates 154,610 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $106,040 ($50.98 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 33-1012). Across 161 metros with published figures, medians range from $47,560 in North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area to $175,840 in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE154,610 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives earn the most
161 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $175,840 | 1,690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $167,600 | 4,840 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $163,810 | 1,020 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $163,700 | 370 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $159,810 | 1,300 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $158,510 | 1,330 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $149,460 | 270 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $148,310 | 960 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $140,590 | 490 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,270 | 13,970 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,270 | 13,970 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125,960 | 5,050 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $167,600 | 4,840 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $81,860 | 4,460 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $135,080 | 3,800 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $108,190 | 3,720 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $124,660 | 3,440 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $119,540 | 3,250 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $127,570 | 2,740 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $50,560 | 2,630 |
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Questions
What is the median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in the U.S.?
$106,040 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $81,860–$132,620.
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $50.98 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $39.35–$63.76 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $79.38. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives earn the most?
Highest metro medians: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($175,840), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($167,600), Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($163,810). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.