First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $46.97 an hour ($97,690 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($106,040). Rhode Island ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.09 | $77,160 |
| 25% of workers | $40.21 | $83,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.97 | $97,690 |
| 75% of workers | $54.53 | $113,420 |
| 90% of workers | $65.61 | $136,470 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $97,600 | 1,200 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $85,170 |
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