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Police Supervisor Salary in Montana (2026)
$42.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,020/year ($5,668/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 38th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 450 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $89,380 a year — though pay ranges from $68,050 for newcomers to $128,540 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 450 Police Supervisor jobs in Montana (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Police Supervisor salary of $89,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,020 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $89,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,834 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,838 |
| Montana state income tax | −$3,689 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,020 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,668 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in Montana?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in Montana is $89,380 per year ($42.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,460 and $105,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in Montana?
- On the median salary of $89,380, a single filer in Montana takes home about $68,020 per year ($5,668 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 450 Police Supervisor jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.