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Police Supervisor Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$43.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,793/year ($5,816/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 37th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 4,820 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $91,100 a year — though pay ranges from $61,750 for newcomers to $124,120 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $91,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,820 Police Supervisor jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Police Supervisor salary of $91,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,793 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $91,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,212 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,969 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$3,126 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,793 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,816 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in North Carolina?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in North Carolina is $91,100 per year ($43.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,950 and $105,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $91,100, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $69,793 per year ($5,816 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 4,820 Police Supervisor jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.