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Police Supervisor Salary in California (2026)
$78.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $112,161/year ($9,347/month) for a single filer
California is the highest-paying state in the country for Police Supervisors, with a median about 50% above the national average. Of the 13,200 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $163,960 a year — though pay ranges from $121,720 for newcomers to $204,500 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $121,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $135,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $163,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $190,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $204,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,200 Police Supervisor jobs in California (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Police Supervisor salary of $163,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $112,161 — an effective tax rate of 31.6%.
| Gross (median) | $163,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,084 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,543 |
| California state income tax | −$11,172 |
| Take-home (annual) | $112,161 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,347 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in California?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in California is $163,960 per year ($78.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $135,170 and $190,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in California?
- On the median salary of $163,960, a single filer in California takes home about $112,161 per year ($9,347 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.6%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 13,200 Police Supervisor jobs in California 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 California 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 California.