First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Iowa earn a median salary of $98,556 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -7% vs the national median of $105,980. An estimated 1,390 first-line supervisors of police and detectives are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $76,000 to $117,020 depending on location.
$98,556
Avg median salary in Iowa
$117,020
Highest paying metro
$76,000
Lowest paying metro
1,390
Employed in Iowa
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
inFirst-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $117,020 | $99,660 | $120,840 | 310 |
| Waterloo, IA | $112,310 | $97,040 | $116,580 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $110,000 | $104,760 | $119,650 | 70 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $109,910 | $106,420 | $121,300 | 120 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $106,060 | $86,810 | $106,060 | 60 |
| Dubuque, IA | $103,120 | $86,170 | $107,550 | 60 |
| Ames, IA | $101,800 | $84,330 | $109,650 | 60 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $99,350 | $86,570 | $106,220 | 210 |
| Southeast Iowa | $83,870 | $77,040 | $94,580 | 190 |
| Northeast Iowa | $82,010 | $78,130 | $93,040 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa | $81,220 | $76,440 | $91,430 | 90 |
| Southwest Iowa | $76,000 | $69,540 | $78,890 | 60 |