First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay range in Riverside
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $131,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $201,900 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Riverside earn between $134,610 and $173,880.
- $131K10th
- $135K25th
- $160KMedian
- $174K75th
- $202K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $157,470 | $13,122 | $75.71 |
| Median | $159,810 | $13,318 | $76.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $134,610 | $11,218 | $64.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,880 | $14,490 | $83.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Riverside vs. California and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of police and detectives in Riverside earn 4% less than the California average ($163,210) and 40% more than the U.S. average ($112,190). At the median the gap is +51% against the U.S. median of $106,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $157,470 | $159,810 | $131,050 | $201,900 | 1,300 |
| California | $163,210 | $163,960 | $121,720 | $204,500 | 13,200 |
| United States | $112,190 | $106,040 | $63,350 | $165,110 | 154,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary after taxes in Riverside
On the average salary of $157,470, a single filer in Riverside takes home about $108,344 a year, or $9,029 a month and $4,167 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Riverside a good place for first-line supervisors of police and detectives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Riverside area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.4), so the average $157,470 buys what about $147,940 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Riverside ($48,400). A typical home costs $585,378, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in other California cities
Riverside ranks 10th of 25 California metro areas for this job; San Francisco pays the most ($182,200).
- San Francisco$182,200
- San Jose$181,170
- Vallejo$174,110
- Los Angeles$171,030
- Santa Maria$164,830
- Napa$164,760
- Santa Cruz$163,910
- Sacramento$159,420
- Santa Rosa$159,090
- Riverside$157,470
All First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salaries in California
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of police and detectives
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,200).
- San Francisco, CA$182,200
- San Jose, CA$181,170
- Vallejo, CA$174,110
- Los Angeles, CA$171,030
- Santa Maria, CA$164,830
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Riverside: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make an hour in Riverside?
$75.71 an hour on average, and $76.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of police and detectives salary in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $131,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $134,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of police and detectives take-home pay in Riverside?
About $108,344 a year ($9,029 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $157,470. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do first-line supervisors of police and detectives earn more in Riverside than elsewhere?
The average here is 40% more than the U.S. average for this job ($112,190).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1012; area Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (40140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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