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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $168,660 +59.1% vs national
Median hourly $81.09
10th percentile $139,100
90th percentile —
Employed locally 340
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $139,100
    25th
    $161,800
    50th (median)
    $168,660
    75th
    $208,390

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 107% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 7% 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
    Napa, CA $168,580
    California $162,740

    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
    Napa, CA $168,580
    California $162,740

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in San Jose, CA is $81.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $114.77 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 59.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $139,100 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $161,800.