First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Nebraska

First-line supervisors of police and detectives in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $121,130 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($109,390), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of police and detectives average at $104,350 and the median at $106,100 for 730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,190.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$121,130
Omaha$109,990
Grand Island$109,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$121,130	$117,860	$117,860	$89,413	92
Omaha	$109,990	$106,100	$104,000	$82,083	92
Grand Island	$109,390	$98,880	$90,890	$81,688	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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