First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in District of Columbia earn a median of $134,760 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($106,040)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,690; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$83,710 median in District of Columbia
- Social and Community Service Managers$106,700 median in District of Columbia
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56,670 median in District of Columbia
- Compliance Managers$175,720 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Security Managers$115,770 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$113,930 median in District of Columbia
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in District of Columbia
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in District of Columbia?
The median is $134,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,690 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+27% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.