How much does a Chief of Police make in Virginia? The average Chief of Police salary in Virginia is $119,700 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $113,000 and $127,000. 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 $106,900 VA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $113,000 VA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $119,700 VA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $127,000 VA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $133,646 VA April 24, 2024
25% $113,000 10% $106,900 90% $133,646 75% $127,000 $119,700 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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  • Salary. Depends on Qualifications. Location. Salem, VA. Job Type. Full-Time. Job Number. 24-24. Department. Police. Opening Date. 04/23/2024. Closing Date....
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  • Salary. $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annually. Location. Suffolk, VA. Job Type. Full Time. Job Number. 03296. Department. City Manager. Opening Date. 04/04/20...
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $132,758 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $115,701 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $104,131 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $112,719 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $112,719 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $108,664 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $114,986 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $132,162 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $132,758 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $109,022 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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