First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Merced, CA make a median of $121,720 a year, or about $58.52 an hour. The range runs from $109K at the entry level to $197K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.28), that's roughly $123,850 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,503/month, or 20.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $122K get you in Merced?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Merced’s Regional Price Parity (98.28). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Merced
Merced sits well above the national pay line for first-line supervisors of police and detectives, local pay runs about 15% higher than the U.S. median of $106K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,503/month, 20.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.28) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Merced offers a genuinely strong financial position for first-line supervisors of police and detectivess at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in metros near Merced, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $168K | $148K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $176K | $152K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $160K | $150K |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $164K | $154K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Merced, CA
Entry-level first-line supervisors of police and detectives (10th percentile) start around $109K. Mid-career wages sit at $122K. Top earners bring in $197K or more, a $88K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $164K | +55% | 13,200 |
| New Jersey | $143K | +35% | 7,650 |
| Hawaii | $141K | +33% | 700 |
| Alaska | $137K | +29% | 320 |
| Washington | $136K | +29% | 2,750 |
| Illinois | $135K | +27% | 4,900 |
| District of Columbia | $135K | +27% | 1,230 |
| Nevada | $132K | +25% | 1,300 |
| Delaware | $131K | +24% | 410 |
| Colorado | $127K | +20% | 2,790 |
| New York | $124K | +17% | 12,750 |
| Oregon | $122K | +15% | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $121K | +14% | 6,700 |
| Minnesota | $119K | +12% | 2,870 |
| Texas | $111K | +5% | 5,540 |
| Utah | $111K | +4% | 1,360 |
| Connecticut | $109K | +3% | 2,240 |
| Nebraska | $106K | +0% | 730 |
| Arizona | $105K | -1% | 2,790 |
| Massachusetts | $104K | -2% | 5,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $102K | -3% | 5,690 |
| Virginia | $101K | -5% | 3,750 |
| Florida | $101K | -5% | 9,900 |
| New Hampshire | $100K | -6% | 940 |
| Vermont | $99K | -6% | 210 |
| Iowa | $99K | -7% | 1,370 |
| Ohio | $98K | -7% | 5,170 |
| North Dakota | $98K | -7% | 440 |
| Michigan | $98K | -7% | 3,290 |
| Rhode Island | $98K | -8% | 820 |
| Wisconsin | $97K | -8% | 2,080 |
| Idaho | $95K | -10% | 930 |
| Missouri | $94K | -11% | 3,490 |
| Maine | $92K | -13% | 440 |
| New Mexico | $92K | -13% | 1,320 |
| Wyoming | $91K | -14% | 430 |
| North Carolina | $91K | -14% | 4,820 |
| Montana | $89K | -16% | 450 |
| South Dakota | $88K | -17% | 190 |
| Kansas | $83K | -22% | 2,330 |
| Oklahoma | $83K | -22% | 2,420 |
| Indiana | $82K | -23% | 1,700 |
| Kentucky | $80K | -24% | 1,600 |
| Georgia | $80K | -24% | 7,910 |
| Alabama | $76K | -28% | 1,900 |
| Tennessee | $75K | -29% | 4,430 |
| West Virginia | $74K | -30% | 490 |
| South Carolina | $74K | -30% | 1,560 |
| Louisiana | $70K | -34% | 3,120 |
| Arkansas | $62K | -41% | 2,100 |
| Mississippi | $60K | -44% | 2,060 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a first-line supervisors of police and detectif afford a 2BR apartment alone in Merced?
Yes — at the median salary of $122K, rent takes 20.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,503/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Merced?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of police and detectives typically earn — is $109K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,548/month. At HUD’s $1,503/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is first-line supervisors of police and detectif a high-paying job in Merced?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $122K here vs. $106K nationally.
How does Merced compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
Merced pays $122K median vs. the U.S. average of $106K — that’s +15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.28), the purchasing-power equivalent is $124K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in Merced, CA?
The median is $121,720 a year, that works out to about $59 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $109,130, and experienced first-line supervisors of police and detectives can clear $197,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $122K enough to live in Merced?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,208/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,503/month, which eats 20.9% 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 Merced?
Merced has a Regional Price Parity of 98.28 (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 $123,850 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.