First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,390 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.09
10th percentile $63,860
90th percentile $124,380
Employed locally 90
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,860
    25th
    $73,110
    50th (median)
    $83,390
    75th
    $99,640
    90th
    $124,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55,920
    Security Guards$56,380
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,840
    Firefighters$46,650
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$91,600
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Northwest Virginia is $40.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Northwest Virginia is 21.3% below 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $63,860 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,110.