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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA make a median of $158,230 a year, or about $76.07 an hour. The range runs from $124K at the entry level to $202K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 106.67), so that salary is closer to $148,336 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,255/month, or 24.1% of estimated take-home pay.

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

$158K
Median annual
$76.07/hr
Hourly rate
$124K
Entry level (10th %)
$202K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $158K get you in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

Take-home$9,004/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$2,255/mo
Rent burden25%
COL-adjusted salary$148,336/yr
After rent$6,749/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary percentiles in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 10th percentile $123,540, 25th percentile $135,200, median $158,230, 75th percentile $186,400, 90th percentile $202,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$124K25th$135KMedian$158K75th$186K90th$202K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary percentiles in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 10th percentile $123,540, 25th percentile $135,200, median $158,230, 75th percentile $186,400, 90th percentile $202,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of police and detectives (10th percentile) start around $124K. Mid-career wages sit at $158K.Top earners bring in $202K or more - a $79K 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?

The median is $158,230 a year - that works out to about $76.07 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $123,540, and experienced first-line supervisors of police and detectives can clear $202,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $158K enough to live in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,004/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,255/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 25% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has a Regional Price Parity of 106.67 (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 $148,336 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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