California

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$163,210
+45.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$78.47
 
10th Percentile
$121,720
Entry level
90th Percentile
$204,500
Senior level
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Salary Range

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in California earn between $121,720 and $204,500, with a mean of $163,210. The national average for this role is $112,196.

$163,210 mean
10th Percentile$121,72090th Percentile$204,500

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$163,210
National Average$112,196
District of Columbia$148,210
New Jersey$145,430
Washington$142,670
Alaska$138,520
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.