First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Nevada

First-line supervisors of police and detectives in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $136,060 a year) and the least in Carson City ($119,370), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of police and detectives average at $130,320 and the median at $132,100 for 1,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,190.

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

Las Vegas$136,060
Reno$135,930
Carson City$119,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$136,060	$132,100	$131,920	$104,263	100
Reno	$135,930	$132,790	$109,390	$104,174	101
Carson City	$119,370	$120,080	$109,390	$92,807	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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