First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Kentucky earn a median of $80,390 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($106,040)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,580; the top 10% earn over $122,770. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$62,780 median in Kentucky
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- Social and Community Service Managers$76,960 median in Kentucky
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$41,490 median in Kentucky
- Compliance Managers$122,930 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Security Managers$100,720 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Kentucky
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in Kentucky?
The median is $80,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,580 and the top 10% earn over $122,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−24% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.