First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $125,290–$138,330
- vs U.S. median
- +20%
- Metro rank
- #21 of 161
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $127,250 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,430 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% above the U.S. median of $106,040 and in line with the CO statewide median of $126,810. It ranks #21 of 161 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,430 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in other CO metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $123,690 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $122,420 |
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What is the average First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $127,250 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,430 jobs pay between $125,290 and $138,330. The 10th percentile is $116,190 and the 90th is $158,510.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives?
That is 20% above the U.S. median of $106,040 and in line with the CO statewide median of $126,810. It ranks #21 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 Denver?
About $61.18 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $127,250 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $60.24–$66.50 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.