First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $143,520 +35.4% vs national
Median hourly $69.00
10th percentile $98,320
90th percentile $191,880
Employed locally 110
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,320
    25th
    $121,230
    50th (median)
    $143,520
    75th
    $177,050
    90th
    $191,880

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 150% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $177,610
    Vallejo, CA $176,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $173,900
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $169,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $168,660
    Napa, CA $168,580

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $173,900
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $151,230
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $124,760
    Fairbanks-College, AK $122,120
    Kankakee, IL $120,300
    Yakima, WA $119,330

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $110,180
    Firefighters $63,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,850
    Transportation Security Screeners $67,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Anchorage, AK is $69.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Anchorage, AK is 35.4% above the national median of $105,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Anchorage?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $98,320 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,230.