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Police Supervisor Salary in Iowa (2026)
$47.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,608/year ($6,217/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 26th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,370 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $98,840 a year — though pay ranges from $76,150 for newcomers to $126,470 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $117,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,370 Police Supervisor jobs in Iowa (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Police Supervisor salary of $98,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,608 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $98,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,915 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,561 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$3,756 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,608 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,217 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in Iowa?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in Iowa is $98,840 per year ($47.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,030 and $117,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $98,840, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $74,608 per year ($6,217 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 1,370 Police Supervisor jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.