First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary by State
Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $106,040 a year. By state, it ranges from $59,860 in Mississippi to $163,960 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $63,350
- 25th percentile
- $81,860
- Median
- $106,040
- 75th percentile
- $132,620
- Top 10%
- $165,110
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 154,610 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $163,960 | +55% | $121,720 | $204,500 | 13,200 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $142,990 | +35% | $114,480 | $181,010 | 7,650 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $140,590 | +33% | $110,620 | $140,590 | 700 |
| 4 | Alaska | $137,320 | +29% | $84,850 | $193,610 | 320 |
| 5 | Washington | $136,280 | +29% | $105,710 | $180,770 | 2,750 |
| 6 | Illinois | $135,080 | +27% | $81,750 | $162,640 | 4,900 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $134,760 | +27% | $98,690 | $195,190 | 1,230 |
| 8 | Nevada | $132,100 | +25% | $94,260 | $163,940 | 1,300 |
| 9 | Delaware | $131,080 | +24% | $98,030 | $190,120 | 410 |
| 10 | Colorado | $126,810 | +20% | $88,800 | $156,310 | 2,790 |
| 11 | New York | $124,080 | +17% | $94,100 | $189,550 | 12,750 |
| 12 | Oregon | $122,130 | +15% | $96,670 | $151,920 | 1,470 |
| 13 | Maryland | $120,700 | +14% | $78,720 | $160,590 | 6,700 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $118,750 | +12% | $79,050 | $136,430 | 2,870 |
| 15 | Texas | $111,000 | +5% | $70,910 | $149,570 | 5,540 |
| 16 | Utah | $110,500 | +4% | $82,270 | $135,490 | 1,360 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $109,360 | +3% | $94,500 | $142,020 | 2,240 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $106,100 | 0% | $73,920 | $143,290 | 730 |
| 19 | Arizona | $104,850 | −1% | $81,350 | $158,610 | 2,790 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $104,320 | −2% | $77,110 | $159,680 | 5,540 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $102,400 | −3% | $72,840 | $137,980 | 5,690 |
| 22 | Virginia | $101,230 | −5% | $67,690 | $179,030 | 3,750 |
| 23 | Florida | $100,880 | −5% | $62,840 | $157,160 | 9,900 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $100,060 | −6% | $79,790 | $121,910 | 940 |
| 25 | Vermont | $99,280 | −6% | $79,780 | $129,940 | 210 |
| 26 | Iowa | $98,840 | −7% | $76,150 | $126,470 | 1,370 |
| 27 | Ohio | $98,380 | −7% | $64,540 | $131,250 | 5,170 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $98,300 | −7% | $77,090 | $128,430 | 440 |
| 29 | Michigan | $98,140 | −7% | $69,680 | $122,200 | 3,290 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $97,690 | −8% | $77,160 | $136,470 | 820 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $97,120 | −8% | $77,250 | $125,950 | 2,080 |
| 32 | Idaho | $94,920 | −10% | $65,850 | $137,450 | 930 |
| 33 | Missouri | $94,440 | −11% | $59,610 | $125,000 | 3,490 |
| 34 | Maine | $92,350 | −13% | $77,630 | $118,590 | 440 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $92,200 | −13% | $59,990 | $130,510 | 1,320 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $91,400 | −14% | $66,890 | $113,360 | 430 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $91,100 | −14% | $61,750 | $124,120 | 4,820 |
| 38 | Montana | $89,380 | −16% | $68,050 | $128,540 | 450 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $87,810 | −17% | $71,650 | $140,500 | 190 |
| 40 | Kansas | $82,950 | −22% | $58,410 | $124,640 | 2,330 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $82,830 | −22% | $48,380 | $121,100 | 2,420 |
| 42 | Indiana | $81,540 | −23% | $60,120 | $127,700 | 1,700 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $80,390 | −24% | $54,580 | $122,770 | 1,600 |
| 44 | Georgia | $80,120 | −24% | $58,020 | $118,970 | 7,910 |
| 45 | Alabama | $75,970 | −28% | $48,520 | $121,430 | 1,900 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $74,770 | −29% | $47,720 | $122,620 | 4,430 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $74,280 | −30% | $51,380 | $88,880 | 490 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $73,700 | −30% | $56,750 | $118,240 | 1,560 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $70,470 | −34% | $47,810 | $94,990 | 3,120 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $62,290 | −41% | $43,440 | $95,580 | 2,100 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $59,860 | −44% | $45,590 | $86,960 | 2,060 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of police and detectives the most?
California, with a median of $163,960 a year (+55% vs. the national median of $106,040). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of police and detectives the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $59,860 a year (−44% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of police and detectives work?
California has the most jobs, about 13,200, with a median of $163,960.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.