First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay range in Sandusky
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,760 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Sandusky earn between $78,790 and $101,130.
- $63K10th
- $79K25th
- $82KMedian
- $101K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,730 | $7,311 | $42.18 |
| Median | $82,270 | $6,856 | $39.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,790 | $6,566 | $37.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,130 | $8,428 | $48.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Sandusky vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of police and detectives in Sandusky earn 12% less than the Ohio average ($99,370) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($112,190). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $106,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | $87,730 | $82,270 | $63,070 | $111,760 | 70 |
| Ohio | $99,370 | $98,380 | $64,540 | $131,250 | 5,170 |
| United States | $112,190 | $106,040 | $63,350 | $165,110 | 154,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary after taxes in Sandusky
On the average salary of $87,730, a single filer in Sandusky takes home about $67,474 a year, or $5,623 a month and $2,595 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Sandusky's local income tax (1.25%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Sandusky a good place for first-line supervisors of police and detectives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sandusky area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $87,730 buys what about $98,263 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Sandusky ($44,970). A typical home costs $238,887, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in other Ohio cities
Sandusky ranks 8th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($113,950).
- Columbus$113,950
- Cincinnati$105,110
- Cleveland$105,050
- Dayton$103,530
- Akron$97,600
- Toledo$94,970
- Springfield$89,000
- Sandusky$87,730
- Mansfield$86,410
- Canton$85,890
All First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of police and detectives
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,200).
- San Francisco, CA$182,200
- San Jose, CA$181,170
- Vallejo, CA$174,110
- Los Angeles, CA$171,030
- Santa Maria, CA$164,830
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Sandusky: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make an hour in Sandusky?
$42.18 an hour on average, and $39.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of police and detectives salary in Sandusky?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of police and detectives take-home pay in Sandusky?
About $67,474 a year ($5,623 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,730. Includes Sandusky's local income tax (1.25%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of police and detectives earn more in Sandusky than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,190).
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; area Sandusky, OH (41780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Sandusky's local income tax (1.25%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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