How much does a Chief of Police make in Washington, DC? The average Chief of Police salary in Washington, DC is $132,600 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $125,200 and $140,600. 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.

Chief of Police Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $118,463 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $125,200 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $132,600 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $140,600 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $147,884 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
25% $125,200 10% $118,463 90% $147,884 75% $140,600 $132,600 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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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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