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Police Supervisor Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$38.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,571/year ($5,214/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 43rd of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 27% below the national average. Of the 1,600 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $80,390 a year — though pay ranges from $54,580 for newcomers to $122,770 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,600 Police Supervisor jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Police Supervisor salary of $80,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,571 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $80,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,856 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,150 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,814 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,571 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,214 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in Kentucky?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in Kentucky is $80,390 per year ($38.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,840 and $105,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $80,390, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $62,571 per year ($5,214 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,600 Police Supervisor jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.