First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $115,590 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.57
10th percentile $83,230
90th percentile $143,190
Employed locally 200
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,230
    25th
    $100,140
    50th (median)
    $115,590
    75th
    $129,930
    90th
    $143,190

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 133% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 33% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $135,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $120,960
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $115,200
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $108,130
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,040
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $106,250

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,120
    Security Guards $43,480
    Firefighters $59,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,560
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,600
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $101,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Madison, WI is $55.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Madison, WI is 9.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $83,230 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,140.