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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $141,730 +33.7% vs national
Median hourly $68.14
10th percentile $100,190
90th percentile $202,290
Employed locally 140
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,190
    25th
    $129,600
    50th (median)
    $141,730
    75th
    $159,730
    90th
    $202,290

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 150% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 50% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$106,490
    Security Guards$43,280
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$122,290
    Firefighters$79,310
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Salinas, CA is $68.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Salinas, CA is 33.7% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $100,190 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,600.