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Police Supervisor Salary in Washington (2026)
$65.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $104,413/year ($8,701/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Police Supervisors (5th of 51), with a median about 24% above the national average. Of the 2,750 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $136,280 a year — though pay ranges from $105,710 for newcomers to $180,770 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $125,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $136,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $161,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $180,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,750 Police Supervisor jobs in Washington (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Police Supervisor salary of $136,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $104,413 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $136,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,441 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,425 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $104,413 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,701 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Washington paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Supervisor make in Washington?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in Washington is $136,280 per year ($65.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $125,800 and $161,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in Washington?
- On the median salary of $136,280, a single filer in Washington takes home about $104,413 per year ($8,701 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,750 Police Supervisor jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.