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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$98,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $106,040
State Rank
#27 of 51
5,170 employed here

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

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Ohio take home a median of $98,380 annually — roughly $47.30 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $106,040.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $64,540 while the top 10% make $131,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,100 and $116,700 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$64,540$31.03
25th percentile (early career)$80,100$38.51
50th percentile (median)$98,380$47.30
75th percentile (experienced)$116,700$56.11
90th percentile (top earners)$131,250$63.10

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 27th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($98,380) 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 Ohio?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Ohio is $98,380 per year, or about $47.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $64,540 at the entry level to $131,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives about 7% less than the national median of $106,040. Ohio ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $98,380 a year. About 5,170 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.