First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $114,520 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.06
10th percentile $84,310
90th percentile $160,750
Employed locally 1,400
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,310
    25th
    $99,640
    50th (median)
    $114,520
    75th
    $144,600
    90th
    $160,750

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 135% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 35% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $114,520
    Tucson, AZ $102,770
    Yuma, AZ $102,510
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $101,380
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $98,280
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $98,250

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$56,060
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,600
    Firefighters$61,640
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,360
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Phoenix, AZ is $55.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $84,310 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,640.