First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $128,310 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.69
10th percentile $119,920
90th percentile $158,160
Employed locally 1,270
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $119,920
    25th
    $126,950
    50th (median)
    $128,310
    75th
    $138,590
    90th
    $158,160

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 125% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 25% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $151,560
    District of Columbia $134,760
    Boulder, CO $133,920
    Colorado $128,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $127,860

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $103,170
    Firefighters $88,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,810
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $64,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Denver, CO is $61.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Denver, CO is 21.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $119,920 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,950.