First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $108,050 +2% vs national
Median hourly $51.95
10th percentile $61,150
90th percentile $134,200
Employed locally 110
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,150
    25th
    $76,420
    50th (median)
    $108,050
    75th
    $127,150
    90th
    $134,200

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 139% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 39% 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
    Napa, CA $168,580
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $142,060
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $130,010
    Lexington Park, MD $127,370
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $121,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $120,960

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$87,930
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$69,400
    Firefighters$61,660
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,430
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$34,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Reading, PA is $51.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Reading, PA is 2% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $61,150 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,420.