First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$105,980
↑ 36.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.1% since 2011 ($77,890 → $105,980)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $105,980
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,980 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $101,750 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | $96,290 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | $99,330 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $92,970 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $91,090 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $89,030 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $87,910 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $84,840 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $82,090 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $80,930 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $79,190 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $78,270 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $77,890 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.