First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $137,520 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly $66.12
10th percentile $98,530
90th percentile $192,870
Employed locally 13,930
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,530
    25th
    $122,610
    50th (median)
    $137,520
    75th
    $163,120
    90th
    $192,870

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 141% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 41% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $168,660
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $122,210
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $118,150
    Albany, OR $115,330
    Binghamton, NY $112,140
    Kingston, NY $111,480

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$105,790
    Firefighters$105,250
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$92,190
    School Bus Monitors$37,650
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$44,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in New York, NY-NJ is $66.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in New York, NY-NJ is 29.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $98,530 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,610.