First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $158,230 +49.3% vs national
Median hourly $76.07
10th percentile $123,540
90th percentile $202,200
Employed locally 900
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $123,540
    25th
    $135,200
    50th (median)
    $158,230
    75th
    $186,400
    90th
    $202,200

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 168% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 68% 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
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$112,630
    Firefighters$108,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$86,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$109,830
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$43,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Sacramento, CA is $76.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Sacramento, CA is 49.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $123,540 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,200.