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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI make a median of $99,130 a year, or about $47.66 an hour. The range runs from $87K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.3), that's roughly $98,833 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,411/month, or 22.5% of estimated take-home pay.

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

$99K
Median annual
$47.66/hr
Hourly rate
$87K
Entry level (10th %)
$132K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $99K get you in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn?

Take-home$6,159/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$1,411/mo
Rent burden22.9%
COL-adjusted salary$98,833/yr
After rent$4,748/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary percentiles in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI: 10th percentile $87,020, 25th percentile $99,130, median $99,130, 75th percentile $113,770, 90th percentile $132,060. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$87K25th$99KMedian$99K75th$114K90th$132K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary percentiles in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI: 10th percentile $87,020, 25th percentile $99,130, median $99,130, 75th percentile $113,770, 90th percentile $132,060. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of police and detectives (10th percentile) start around $87K. Mid-career wages sit at $99K.Top earners bring in $132K or more - a $45K 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

The median is $99,130 a year - that works out to about $47.66 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $87,020, and experienced first-line supervisors of police and detectives can clear $132,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $99K enough to live in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,159/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,411/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 22.9% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn has a Regional Price Parity of 100.3 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of police and detectives salary is worth about $98,833 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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