First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in California
Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in California earn a median of $163,960 a year, +55% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $163,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +55% ($106,040)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,200
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $121,720; the top 10% earn over $204,500. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$131,210 median in California
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53,960 median in California
- Social and Community Service Managers$83,210 median in California
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56,110 median in California
- Compliance Managers$174,560 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Security Managers$118,620 median in California (broader BLS group)
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in California
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in California?
The median is $163,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $121,720 and the top 10% earn over $204,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+55% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.