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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC make a median of $103,870 a year, or about $49.94 an hour. The range runs from $72K at the entry level to $139K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.35), that's roughly $106,697 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,686/month, or 25.2% of estimated take-home pay.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$104K
Median annual
$49.94/hr
Hourly rate
$72K
Entry level (10th %)
$139K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $104K get you in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?

Take-home$6,399/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$1,686/mo
Rent burden26.3%
COL-adjusted salary$106,697/yr
After rent$4,713/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary percentiles in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC: 10th percentile $71,740, 25th percentile $88,300, median $103,870, 75th percentile $116,630, 90th percentile $138,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$72K25th$88KMedian$104K75th$117K90th$139K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary percentiles in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC: 10th percentile $71,740, 25th percentile $88,300, median $103,870, 75th percentile $116,630, 90th percentile $138,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of police and detectives (10th percentile) start around $72K. Mid-career wages sit at $104K.Top earners bring in $139K or more - a $67K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$163K+54%12,980
New Jersey$144K+36%7,420
Illinois$136K+29%5,550
District of Columbia$135K+27%1,250
Washington$134K+27%2,570
Nevada$134K+26%1,270
Alaska$132K+25%330
Hawaii$129K+22%690
Oregon$124K+17%1,350
New York$123K+16%12,470
Delaware$120K+13%400
Maryland$119K+13%7,550
Connecticut$110K+4%2,130
Texas$110K+4%5,810
Utah$110K+4%1,290

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC?

The median is $103,870 a year - that works out to about $49.94 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $71,740, and experienced first-line supervisors of police and detectives can clear $138,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $104K enough to live in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,399/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,686/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 26.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a first-line supervisors of police and detectives salary go in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia has a Regional Price Parity of 97.35 (100 is the national average). That's below average - your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of police and detectives salary is worth about $106,697 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of police and detectives get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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