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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in North Carolina

Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in North Carolina earn a median of $91,100 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$91,100
vs. U.S. median
−14% ($106,040)
Rank among states
37 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,820

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,750; the top 10% earn over $124,120. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in North Carolina

How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in North Carolina?

The median is $91,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,750 and the top 10% earn over $124,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses