First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$48,590
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$23.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$75,330
entry level starts ~$34,010
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 114,000 employed

How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers make?

The median pay for a First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers in the United States is $48,590 per year — about $23.36 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $34,010, while the most experienced First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in the top 10% earn $75,330.

That is $12,800 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers salary range by percentile

Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers earn between $39,050 and $61,100 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,010$16.35
25th percentile (early career)$39,050$18.77
50th percentile (median)$48,590$23.36
75th percentile (experienced)$61,100$29.38
90th percentile (top earners)$75,330$36.22

Highest-paying states for First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Rhode Island leads the country for First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers pay at $60,680 a year, followed by Washington ($59,980) and New York ($58,900). At the other end, Oklahoma posts the lowest median at $37,390 — a gap of $23,290 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Rhode Island$60,680$29.17+25%
2Washington$59,980$28.84+23%
3New York$58,900$28.32+21%
4Vermont$58,490$28.12+20%
5Oregon$58,240$28.00+20%

Workforce and education

About 114,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $52,360 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers make in the United States?
The median First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers salary in the United States is $48,590 per year, or about $23.36 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,010, while the top 10% of earners make $75,330 or more.
How does First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers median of $48,590 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers the most?
Rhode Island is the highest-paying state for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers, with a median salary of $60,680 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers?
Becoming a First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers work in the United States?
About 114,000 people were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.