First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $93,640 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.02
10th percentile $61,750
90th percentile $122,620
Employed locally 220
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,750
    25th
    $78,870
    50th (median)
    $93,640
    75th
    $112,100
    90th
    $122,620

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 137% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 37% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $151,230
    Fairbanks-College, AK $122,120
    Jacksonville, FL $109,280
    Lawrence, KS $100,480
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,880
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $96,890

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,920
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,990
    Security Guards $36,560
    Firefighters $45,970
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Topeka, KS is $45.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Topeka, KS is 11.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $61,750 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,870.