First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $48.50 an hour ($100,880 a year). About 9,900 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($106,040). Florida ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.21 | $62,840 |
| 25% of workers | $38.96 | $81,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.50 | $100,880 |
| 75% of workers | $60.73 | $126,320 |
| 90% of workers | $75.56 | $157,160 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $127,570 | 2,740 |
| Jacksonville | $123,290 | 670 |
| Port St. Lucie | $122,140 | 150 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $114,400 | 1,040 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $109,780 | 290 |
| Ocala | $105,210 | 110 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $100,020 | 180 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $99,070 | 210 |
| Homosassa Springs | $98,640 | 40 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $97,380 | 380 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $97,180 | 100 |
| Gainesville | $96,270 | 140 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $95,490 | 60 |
| Tallahassee | $92,860 | 310 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $92,050 | 240 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $81,170 | 300 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $81,090 | 140 |
| Punta Gorda | $79,040 | 160 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $78,250 | 1,780 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $77,500 | 230 |
| Sebring | $75,250 | 80 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for first-line supervisors of police and detectives
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 10,600 openings a year (BLS)
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