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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $147,340 +39% vs national
Median hourly $70.84
10th percentile $133,120
90th percentile $201,300
Employed locally 890
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $133,120
    25th
    $133,520
    50th (median)
    $147,340
    75th
    $186,730
    90th
    $201,300

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 144% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 44% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $109,190
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $118,830
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,190
    Firefighters $70,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in San Diego, CA is $70.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in San Diego, CA is 39% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $133,120 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,520.