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Police Supervisor Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$64.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,888/year ($7,907/month) for a single filer
District of Columbia ranks 7th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 1,230 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in District of Columbia, the typical worker earns $134,760 a year — though pay ranges from $98,690 for newcomers to $195,190 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $108,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $195,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $195,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,230 Police Supervisor jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Police Supervisor salary of $134,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,888 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $134,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,076 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,309 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$8,486 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,888 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,907 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in District of Columbia?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in District of Columbia is $134,760 per year ($64.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $108,810 and $195,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $134,760, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $94,888 per year ($7,907 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 1,230 Police Supervisor jobs in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.