First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in South Dakota earn a median of $87,810 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($106,040)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,650; the top 10% earn over $140,500. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.
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- Compliance Managers$119,470 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in South Dakota
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in South Dakota?
The median is $87,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,650 and the top 10% earn over $140,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.