The average salary for a first-line supervisors of police and detective in the United States is $106,000, but the range typically falls between $77,750 and $128,460. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $50.96, with a range between $37.38 and $61.76.
There are approximately 138,140 people employed as a first-line supervisors of police and detective in the United States. With Florida, California, New York employing the highest number of first-line supervisors of police and detectives.The state with the best pay for a first-line supervisors of police and detective is California, with an average annual salary of $161,180, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $59,960.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $60,090 | $28.89 |
| 25th Percentile | $77,750 | $37.38 |
| Median | $101,750 | $48.92 |
| 75th Percentile | $128,460 | $61.76 |
| 90th Percentile | $160,710 | $77.27 |
The salary of a first-line supervisors of police and detective can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a first-line supervisors of police and detective in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for first-line supervisors of police and detectives are California, Hawaii, New Jersey, Illinois, Washington while the worst states are Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, West Virginia, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,630 | $79,370 | $116,540 |
| Alaska | $62,420 | $119,830 | $173,970 |
| Arizona | $74,160 | $108,710 | $147,250 |
| Arkansas | $39,030 | $62,860 | $84,930 |
| California | $106,660 | $161,180 | $207,790 |
| Colorado | $80,980 | $117,620 | $143,960 |
| Connecticut | $88,480 | $112,270 | $141,440 |
| Delaware | $79,080 | $117,370 | $152,140 |
| District of Columbia | $85,190 | $135,960 | $183,500 |
| Florida | $57,460 | $99,470 | $145,480 |
| Georgia | $49,950 | $79,090 | $109,030 |
| Hawaii | $111,910 | $129,430 | $144,280 |
| Idaho | $61,040 | $92,540 | $134,730 |
| Illinois | $78,770 | $119,800 | $154,660 |
| Indiana | $58,720 | $88,770 | $118,300 |
| Iowa | $63,890 | $95,750 | $126,400 |
| Kansas | $51,260 | $83,280 | $117,380 |
| Kentucky | $48,840 | $74,820 | $105,270 |
| Louisiana | $47,810 | $71,290 | $97,360 |
| Maine | $65,000 | $85,010 | $103,620 |
| Maryland | $82,040 | $113,520 | $144,650 |
| Massachusetts | $75,420 | $107,960 | $147,940 |
| Michigan | $67,430 | $92,920 | $118,200 |
| Minnesota | $76,370 | $109,470 | $134,830 |
| Mississippi | $39,770 | $59,960 | $80,840 |
| Missouri | $51,650 | $82,290 | $115,790 |
| Montana | $60,360 | $88,350 | $113,420 |
| Nebraska | $60,790 | $94,930 | $117,020 |
| Nevada | $78,110 | $115,550 | $138,320 |
| New Hampshire | $76,670 | $96,470 | $121,380 |
| New Jersey | $111,900 | $140,390 | $168,020 |
| New Mexico | $54,030 | $82,100 | $120,800 |
| New York | $82,180 | $134,220 | $203,440 |
| North Carolina | $53,450 | $81,800 | $110,100 |
| North Dakota | $69,490 | $97,210 | $124,390 |
| Ohio | $60,010 | $95,360 | $125,040 |
| Oklahoma | $47,290 | $83,360 | $125,130 |
| Oregon | $87,090 | $116,410 | $148,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,480 | $105,840 | $140,900 |
| Rhode Island | $74,520 | $97,690 | $134,970 |
| South Carolina | $52,700 | $79,320 | $108,280 |
| South Dakota | $63,580 | $88,390 | $129,300 |
| Tennessee | $43,600 | $72,190 | $103,700 |
| Texas | $65,610 | $105,130 | $142,060 |
| Utah | $71,190 | $100,880 | $130,870 |
| Vermont | $70,300 | $98,860 | $120,100 |
| Virginia | $64,940 | $107,480 | $171,790 |
| Washington | $96,360 | $130,810 | $177,960 |
| West Virginia | $48,130 | $70,610 | $84,680 |
| Wisconsin | $73,200 | $97,160 | $128,090 |
| Wyoming | $63,390 | $88,120 | $111,570 |
Even between cities, the salary of a first-line supervisors of police and detective can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $192,670.The city with the lowest average salary for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR with an average salary of $48,220.
Areas with highest average salaries for first-line supervisors of police and detectives
Areas with lowest average salaries for first-line supervisors of police and detectives
The number of first-line supervisors of police and detectives in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of first-line supervisors of police and detectives has increased by 15,830. On average, the number of first-line supervisors of police and detectives has been increasing by 3.2% each year. The salary of first-line supervisors of police and detectives has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of first-line supervisors of police and detectives has increased by $8,820. On average, the salary of first-line supervisors of police and detectives has been increasing by 2.3% each year.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for first-line supervisors of police and detectives compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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