Chief of Police Salary in the United States

Chief of Police Salary

How much does a Chief of Police make in the United States? The average Chief of Police salary in the United States is $119,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $112,500 and $126,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $106,491 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $112,500 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $119,100 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $126,300 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $132,855 US March 26, 2024
25% $112,500 10% $106,491 90% $132,855 75% $126,300 $119,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Chief of Police responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Being a Chief of Police requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. May also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. In addition, Chief of Police typically reports to an elected official. The Chief of Police manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief of Police typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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