First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary
in Columbus, GA-AL
- Middle 50%
- $62,510–$79,180
- vs U.S. median
- -41%
- Metro rank
- #145 of 161
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in the Columbus, GA-AL metro earn a median of $62,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 250 jobs (May 2025). That is 41% below the U.S. median of $106,040 and 22% below the GA statewide median of $80,120. It ranks #145 of 161 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE250 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in other GA metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $81,860 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $75,720 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $74,580 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $65,140 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $64,040 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $61,540 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $61,190 |
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Questions
What is the average First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $62,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 250 jobs pay between $62,510 and $79,180. The 10th percentile is $62,130 and the 90th is $110,850.
Is Columbus a high-paying metro for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives?
That is 41% below the U.S. median of $106,040 and 22% below the GA statewide median of $80,120. It ranks #145 of 161 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives make an hour in Columbus?
About $30.05 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,510 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $30.05–$38.07 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.