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Police Supervisor Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$50.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,003/year ($6,417/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 20th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 5,540 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $104,320 a year — though pay ranges from $77,110 for newcomers to $159,680 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $159,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,540 Police Supervisor jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Police Supervisor salary of $104,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,003 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
| Gross (median) | $104,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,120 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,980 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,216 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,003 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,417 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in Massachusetts?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in Massachusetts is $104,320 per year ($50.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,570 and $128,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $104,320, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $77,003 per year ($6,417 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 5,540 Police Supervisor jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.