First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $65.04 an hour ($135,270 a year). About 13,970 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($106,040). It is 9% higher than the New York median ($124,080).
Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.10 | $100,050 |
| 25% of workers | $59.60 | $123,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.04 | $135,270 |
| 75% of workers | $77.68 | $161,570 |
| 90% of workers | $94.69 | $196,960 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $135,270 | 13,970 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $119,320 | 330 |
| Binghamton | $118,540 | 90 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $118,150 | 660 |
| Rochester | $110,490 | 450 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $106,750 | 70 |
| Ithaca | $105,980 | 40 |
| Syracuse | $104,110 | 300 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $103,330 | 510 |
| Elmira | $101,350 | 40 |
| Kingston | $94,370 | 90 |
| Glens Falls | $93,340 | 50 |
| Utica-Rome | $89,490 | 110 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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