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Police Supervisor Salary in Alabama (2026)
$36.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,666/year ($4,889/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 45th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 31% below the national average. Of the 1,900 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $75,970 a year — though pay ranges from $48,520 for newcomers to $121,430 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,900 Police Supervisor jobs in Alabama (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Police Supervisor salary of $75,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,666 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $75,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,883 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,812 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$3,609 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,666 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,889 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alabama paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in Alabama?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in Alabama is $75,970 per year ($36.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,330 and $95,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $75,970, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $58,666 per year ($4,889 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 1,900 Police Supervisor jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.