First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $38.65 an hour ($80,390 a year). About 1,600 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($106,040). Kentucky ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.24 | $54,580 |
| 25% of workers | $32.61 | $67,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.65 | $80,390 |
| 75% of workers | $50.72 | $105,490 |
| 90% of workers | $59.03 | $122,770 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $96,140 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $95,610 | 480 |
| Bowling Green | $77,430 | 60 |
| Elizabethtown | $76,800 | 80 |
| Paducah | $74,740 | 40 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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