First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Minnesota

First-line supervisors of police and detectives in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $122,560 a year) and the least in Duluth ($105,470), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of police and detectives average at $112,740 and the median at $118,750 for 2,870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,190.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$122,560
St. Cloud$110,560
Rochester$110,540
Mankato$106,900
Duluth$105,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$122,560	$123,350	$111,340	$88,225	105
St. Cloud	$110,560	$111,840	$98,250	$80,614	88
Rochester	$110,540	$106,000	$101,990	$80,602	91
Mankato	$106,900	$107,310	$96,730	$78,288	91
Duluth	$105,470	$100,810	$93,920	$77,380	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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