First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$104,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $106,040
State Rank
#19 of 51
2,790 employed here

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives make in Arizona?

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Arizona take home a median of $104,850 annually — roughly $50.41 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $106,040.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $81,350 while the top 10% make $158,610 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $94,320 and $126,330 a year.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$81,350$39.11
25th percentile (early career)$94,320$45.35
50th percentile (median)$104,850$50.41
75th percentile (experienced)$126,330$60.74
90th percentile (top earners)$158,610$76.25

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$163,960
2New Jersey$142,990
3Hawaii$140,590
4Alaska$137,320
5Washington$136,280

Working as First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Arizona

Nationally, about 155,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($104,850) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives make in Arizona?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Arizona is $104,850 per year, or about $50.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $81,350 at the entry level to $158,610 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives about 1% less than the national median of $106,040. Arizona ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $104,850 a year. About 2,790 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state 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). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.