First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Virginia
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Virginia earn an average of $112,200 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $112,190. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $132,690.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112,190 | $53.94 |
| Virginia | $112,200 | $53.94 |
| District of Columbia | $148,210 | $71.25 |
| Maryland | $119,710 | $57.55 |
| North Carolina | $91,280 | $43.88 |
| Kentucky | $88,030 | $42.32 |
| Tennessee | $79,340 | $38.15 |
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Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in Virginia?
The average is $112,200 a year, and the median is $101,230. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $112,190.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$53.94 an hour on average; the median is $48.67.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($132,690), followed by Richmond, VA ($107,600). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($78,740).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.