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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in West Virginia

Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in West Virginia earn a median of $74,280 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$74,280
vs. U.S. median
−30% ($106,040)
Rank among states
47 of 51
Jobs in the state
490

Pay range in West Virginia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,380; the top 10% earn over $88,880. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in West Virginia

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

The median is $74,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,380 and the top 10% earn over $88,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−30% 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