First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $102,270 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.17
10th percentile $72,260
90th percentile $129,670
Employed locally 640
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,260
    25th
    $89,100
    50th (median)
    $102,270
    75th
    $109,330
    90th
    $129,670

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 106% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 6% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $173,900
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $148,270
    Anchorage, AK $143,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,090
    Grand Junction, CO $113,090
    Lincoln, NE $111,170

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,630
    Firefighters$46,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,490
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$86,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Raleigh, NC is $49.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $72,260 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,100.