📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release
First-Line Supervisors of Police Salary in the United States (2026)
Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data · Updated 2026 · Medium Demand
Average
$103,860
per year
Median
$99,450
per year
Hourly
$49.93
per hour
Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$68,846
25th Percentile — Junior$86,670
50th Percentile — Median$99,450
75th Percentile — Senior$126,774
90th Percentile — Top Earners$141,229
💡 The top 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Polices earn $141,229 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $68,846, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$91.8k
2021
$94.1k
2022
$96.4k
2023
$98.9k
2024
$101.3k
2025
$103.9k
2026
📈 First-Line Supervisors of Police salaries have grown 2.5% year-over-year. Since 2020, the average salary has increased by approximately $12,063.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $160,983 | +55.0% | Medium |
| District of Columbia | $157,867 | +52.0% | Medium |
| California | $147,481 | +42.0% | Medium |
| New York | $143,327 | +38.0% | Medium |
| Alaska | $137,095 | +32.0% | Medium |
| Massachusetts | $135,018 | +30.0% | Medium |
| New Jersey | $132,941 | +28.0% | Medium |
| Washington | $129,825 | +25.0% | Medium |
| Connecticut | $126,709 | +22.0% | Medium |
| Maryland | $119,439 | +15.0% | Medium |
| Rhode Island | $119,439 | +15.0% | Medium |
| New Hampshire | $118,400 | +14.0% | Medium |
| Oregon | $116,323 | +12.0% | Medium |
| Colorado | $114,246 | +10.0% | Medium |
| Virginia | $114,246 | +10.0% | Medium |
| Vermont | $112,169 | +8.0% | Medium |
| Delaware | $109,053 | +5.0% | Medium |
| Illinois | $109,053 | +5.0% | Medium |
| Maine | $105,937 | +2.0% | Medium |
| Nevada | $105,937 | +2.0% | Medium |
| Minnesota | $103,860 | +0.0% | Medium |
| Utah | $103,860 | +0.0% | Medium |
| Arizona | $102,821 | -1.0% | Medium |
| Pennsylvania | $102,821 | -1.0% | Medium |
| Florida | $101,783 | -2.0% | Medium |
| Montana | $98,667 | -5.0% | Medium |
| Texas | $98,667 | -5.0% | Medium |
| Georgia | $96,590 | -7.0% | Medium |
| Idaho | $96,590 | -7.0% | Medium |
| Wyoming | $96,590 | -7.0% | Medium |
| North Dakota | $95,551 | -8.0% | Medium |
| Wisconsin | $95,551 | -8.0% | Medium |
| North Carolina | $94,513 | -9.0% | Medium |
| Michigan | $93,474 | -10.0% | Medium |
| Louisiana | $91,397 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Nebraska | $91,397 | -12.0% | Medium |
| New Mexico | $91,397 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Ohio | $91,397 | -12.0% | Medium |
| South Carolina | $91,397 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Tennessee | $91,397 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Alabama | $90,358 | -13.0% | Medium |
| Missouri | $90,358 | -13.0% | Medium |
| South Dakota | $90,358 | -13.0% | Medium |
| Iowa | $89,320 | -14.0% | Medium |
| Indiana | $88,281 | -15.0% | Medium |
| Kansas | $88,281 | -15.0% | Medium |
| Oklahoma | $87,242 | -16.0% | Medium |
| Arkansas | $86,204 | -17.0% | Medium |
| Kentucky | $86,204 | -17.0% | Medium |
| Mississippi | $83,088 | -20.0% | Medium |
| West Virginia | $81,011 | -22.0% | Medium |
What Factors Affect First-Line Supervisors of Police Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
A First-Line Supervisors of Police's salary is influenced by several key factors including geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. States with higher costs of living — such as California, New York, and Washington — typically offer 20–40% higher salaries than the national average to compensate for living expenses.
Experience plays a major role in compensation. Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Polices typically earn $68,846–$86,670 per year, while senior professionals with 10+ years of experience can command $126,774–$141,229 annually. Specialization and advanced certifications can further boost earning potential.
Employer size also matters. Large corporations and government agencies tend to offer more competitive packages including benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses. The First-Line Supervisors of Police role currently has medium demand in the job market with a 2.5% growth rate, making it one of the steadily growing careers in the Public Safety sector.
🏛️ 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
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What is the average salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Police?The average salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Police in the United States is $103,860 per year, with a median of $99,450.
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What is the starting salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Police?Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Polices typically earn between $68,846 and $86,670 per year depending on location and employer.
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What state pays First-Line Supervisors of Polices the most?California, New York, and Washington typically pay First-Line Supervisors of Polices the highest salaries due to high cost of living and strong job markets.
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How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Police make per hour?Based on the average annual salary of $103,860, a First-Line Supervisors of Police earns approximately $49.93 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
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Is First-Line Supervisors of Police a good career in 2026?Yes — the First-Line Supervisors of Police role has medium demand with 2.5% year-over-year salary growth, indicating a strong and growing career path.
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