First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $46.69 an hour ($97,120 a year). About 2,080 people work in this job there.

$46.69Median hourly pay

$87,640–$116,570Middle half of workers, yearly

2,080People in this job in Wisconsin

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($106,040). Wisconsin ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Wisconsin

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$37.14	$77,250
25% of workers	$42.13	$87,640
Half of workers (median)	$46.69	$97,120
75% of workers	$56.04	$116,570
90% of workers	$60.55	$125,950

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Madison	$117,080	230
Janesville-Beloit	$115,200	30
Milwaukee-Waukesha	$105,680	590
Racine-Mount Pleasant	$101,770	50
Kenosha	$98,540	60
Oshkosh-Neenah	$98,180	60
Appleton	$97,020	120
La Crosse-Onalaska	$95,000	70
Green Bay	$94,870	110
Eau Claire	$92,390	60
Sheboygan	$92,110	30
Wausau	$90,470	40

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

Job	Median yearly pay
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$78,090
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$73,470
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$91,040
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$83,310
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$55,270
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$96,260

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.