First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,770 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.83
10th percentile $62,220
90th percentile $124,030
Employed locally 80
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,220
    25th
    $65,570
    50th (median)
    $80,770
    75th
    $97,030
    90th
    $124,030

    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

    Related occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,610
    Security Guards $34,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $92,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $38.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 23.8% below 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $62,220 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,570.