Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$63,350
- 25th Percentile — Junior$81,860
- 50th Percentile — Median$106,040
- 75th Percentile — Senior$132,620
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$165,110
The top 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Police earn $165,110 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $63,350, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $163,210 | +45.5% |
| District of Columbia | $148,210 | +32.1% |
| New Jersey | $145,430 | +29.6% |
| Washington | $142,670 | +27.2% |
| Alaska | $138,520 | +23.5% |
| Delaware | $137,020 | +22.1% |
| Hawaii | $130,720 | +16.5% |
| Nevada | $130,320 | +16.2% |
| New York | $129,240 | +15.2% |
| Illinois | $126,760 | +13.0% |
| Colorado | $124,850 | +11.3% |
| Oregon | $121,320 | +8.1% |
| Maryland | $119,710 | +6.7% |
| Connecticut | $114,260 | +1.8% |
| Arizona | $113,270 | +1.0% |
| Minnesota | $112,740 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $112,480 | +0.3% |
| Virginia | $112,200 | +0.0% |
| Utah | $111,170 | -0.9% |
| Texas | $111,000 | -1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $106,920 | -4.7% |
| Florida | $106,840 | -4.8% |
| Nebraska | $104,350 | -7.0% |
| Vermont | $102,750 | -8.4% |
| New Hampshire | $102,590 | -8.6% |
| Rhode Island | $102,480 | -8.7% |
| Iowa | $101,540 | -9.5% |
| North Dakota | $101,300 | -9.7% |
| Wisconsin | $100,710 | -10.2% |
| Ohio | $99,370 | -11.4% |
| Idaho | $98,640 | -12.1% |
| South Dakota | $97,350 | -13.2% |
| Michigan | $96,410 | -14.1% |
| Maine | $96,150 | -14.3% |
| New Mexico | $94,900 | -15.4% |
| Montana | $93,560 | -16.6% |
| Wyoming | $92,510 | -17.5% |
| North Carolina | $91,280 | -18.6% |
| Missouri | $91,070 | -18.8% |
| Indiana | $90,810 | -19.1% |
| Kansas | $88,260 | -21.3% |
| Kentucky | $88,030 | -21.5% |
| Oklahoma | $87,300 | -22.2% |
| Georgia | $84,690 | -24.5% |
| Alabama | $82,000 | -26.9% |
| South Carolina | $81,260 | -27.6% |
| Tennessee | $79,340 | -29.3% |
| West Virginia | $75,730 | -32.5% |
| Louisiana | $71,320 | -36.4% |
| Arkansas | $68,630 | -38.8% |
| Mississippi | $64,330 | -42.7% |
What Factors Affect First-Line Supervisors of Police Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for First-Line Supervisors of Police is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $163,210, while Mississippi pays $64,330 — a gap of $98,880 per year.
The middle half of First-Line Supervisors of Police earn between $81,860 and $132,620 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,350, while the top 10% earn more than $165,110.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police?
The average salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police in the United States is $112,190 per year, with a median of $106,040.
What is the starting salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police?
Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police typically earn between $63,350 and $81,860 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays First-Line Supervisors of Police the most?
California pays First-Line Supervisors of Police the most at $163,210 per year on average, followed by District of Columbia ($148,210) and New Jersey ($145,430).
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Police make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $112,190, First-Line Supervisors of Police earn approximately $53.94 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is First-Line Supervisors of Police a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 154,610 First-Line Supervisors of Police jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $112,190 and a median of $106,040 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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