First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Washington only, where the average is $132,690 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of police and detectives average at $148,210 and the median at $134,760 for 1,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,190.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$132,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$132,690	$125,960	$107,170	$93,649	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Washington, D.C.

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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