First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Nevada: $135,000 Average

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Average base salary, Nevada

$135,000 / year

≈ $11,250 per month · $64.90 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Nevada · median $136,500

25th percentile
$113,000Average
$135,00075th percentile
$141,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary by state

Alabama$85,000

Alaska$143,500

Arizona$117,000

Arkansas$71,000

California$169,000

Colorado$129,000

Connecticut$118,500

Delaware$142,000

District of Columbia$153,500

Florida$110,500

Georgia$87,500

Hawaii$135,500

Idaho$102,000

Illinois$131,000

Indiana$94,000

Iowa$105,000

Kansas$91,500

Kentucky$91,000

Louisiana$74,000

Maine$99,500

Maryland$124,000

Massachusetts$116,500

Michigan$100,000

Minnesota$116,500

Mississippi$66,500

Missouri$94,500

Montana$97,000

Nebraska$108,000

Nevada$135,000

New Hampshire$106,000

New Jersey$150,500

New Mexico$98,000

New York$134,000

North Carolina$94,500

North Dakota$105,000

Ohio$103,000

Oklahoma$90,500

Oregon$125,500

Pennsylvania$110,500

Rhode Island$106,000

South Carolina$84,000

South Dakota$101,000

Tennessee$82,000

Texas$115,000

Utah$115,000

Vermont$106,500

Virginia$116,000

Washington$147,500

West Virginia$78,500

Wisconsin$104,000

Wyoming$95,500

About this role

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives is a professional role within the function in the Protective Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectivess do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Monitoring Management of Personnel Resources Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay by experience level

Entry level$65,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$84,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$110,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$137,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$171,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+2.9%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

10,900

projected openings per year

Growing slower than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

149,820 workers

$116,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

127,560 workers

$113,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

16,100 workers

$127,500

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

6,150 workers

$166,500

Educational Services

4,310 workers

$96,000

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

3,290 workers

$97,000

Educational Services, State Government Owned

2,230 workers

$99,000

Educational Services, Privately Owned

1,170 workers

$91,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

910 workers

$94,500

Junior Colleges

620 workers

$85,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pays 65% above the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).

Similar-paying roles in Protective Service

Detectives and Criminal Investigators$103,000

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,500

Transit and Railroad Police$95,000

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$87,500

Customs and Border Protection Officers$82,000

Fire Inspectors and Investigators$81,500

Fish and Game Wardens$77,500

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77,000

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$69,000

Transportation Security Screener$66,500

Careers related to First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers$82,000

Intelligence Analyst$103,000

First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$62,000

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$87,500

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,500

Transit and Railroad Police$95,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives make?

The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in the United States is $116,000 per year, or about $55.77 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $85,000 and $137,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?

The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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