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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Pennsylvania

Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Pennsylvania earn a median of $102,400 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$102,400
vs. U.S. median
−3% ($106,040)
Rank among states
21 of 51
Jobs in the state
5,690

Pay range in Pennsylvania

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,840; the top 10% earn over $137,980. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Pennsylvania

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

The median is $102,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,840 and the top 10% earn over $137,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−3% 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