How much does a Chief of Police make in Massachusetts? The average Chief of Police salary in Massachusetts is $129,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $122,400 and $137,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Chief of Police Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $115,845 MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $122,400 MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $129,600 MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $137,500 MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $144,693 MA March 26, 2024
25% $122,400 10% $115,845 90% $144,693 75% $137,500 $129,600 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $124,897 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $126,207 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $126,921 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $125,730 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $125,373 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $133,469 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $127,159 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $133,469 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $133,469 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $130,017 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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