First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $39.35 an hour ($81,860 a year). About 4,460 people work in this job there.

$39.35Median hourly pay

$76,410–$98,910Middle half of workers, yearly

4,460People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($106,040). It is 2% higher than the Georgia median ($80,120).

Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$30.87	$64,220
25% of workers	$36.74	$76,410
Half of workers (median)	$39.35	$81,860
75% of workers	$47.55	$98,910
90% of workers	$59.22	$123,170

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)	$81,860	4,460
Athens-Clarke County	$81,530	70
Savannah	$81,340	0
Warner Robins	$81,120	130
Hinesville	$81,050	60
Dalton	$80,760	60
Gainesville	$79,350	90
Macon-Bibb County	$75,720	220
Augusta-Richmond County	$74,580	350
Albany	$73,560	150
Valdosta	$63,950	90
Columbus	$62,510	250
Rome	$60,950	50

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)

Related jobs in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$60,910
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$69,900
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$49,380
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$76,490
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$49,230
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$61,270

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