First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $126,140 +19% vs national
Median hourly $60.64
10th percentile $105,000
90th percentile $194,450
Employed locally 70
National median $105,980

Compare First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Chico, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
in
Chico, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,000
    25th
    $109,740
    50th (median)
    $126,140
    75th
    $134,050
    90th
    $194,450

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 184% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 84% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,270
    Firefighters$71,830
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$95,890
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$36,260
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Chico, CA is $60.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Chico, CA is 19% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $105,000 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,740.