First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Michigan

Half of first-line supervisors of police and detectives roles in Michigan report earning more than $98,140 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $96,410 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $81,580 and a quarter are above $103,320, so most first-line supervisors of police and detectives pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect first-line supervisors of police and detectives pay?

• Years of experience and level of responsibility
• Employer type and size
• Specialization within the occupation
• Certifications and licensing
• Industry
• Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
• The local labor market where the job is based