What are the main factors that influence a Police Lieutenant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Police Lieutenant's salary?

A Police Lieutenant's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $79,370, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $87,309, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $112,078, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $136,422,

What are the highest paying states for a Police Lieutenant?

Police Lieutenant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Police Lieutenant roles are District of Columbia $118,726, California $118,276, Massachusetts $116,699. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Police Lieutenant roles make?

Salaries for Police Lieutenant level roles vary by specialization: Lieutenant Colonel: $119,365; Lieutenant: $111,084; Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant: $83,600; Police Sergeant: $83,533; Lieutenant Officer: $75,692.

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Police Lieutenant Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Police Lieutenant make in Hawaii?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Police Lieutenant in Hawaii is $112,078 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Police Lieutenant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,570
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,765 to $126,468
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,556

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Police Lieutenant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,468	$10,539	$2,432	$61
Average	$112,078	$9,340	$2,155	$54
25th Percentile	$99,765	$8,314	$1,919	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Police Lieutenant Salaries

A Police Lieutenant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Criminal Investigator	0-0 years	$79,370
Police Sergeant	0-5 years	$87,309
Police Lieutenant	5+ years	$112,078
Sheriff/Police Chief	5-10 years	$136,422

How Do Police Lieutenant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Police Lieutenants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,726.
California: $118,276.
Massachusetts: $116,699.

District of Columbia $118,726 California $118,276 Massachusetts $116,699 Washington $116,271 New Jersey $116,228 Alaska $116,078 Connecticut $114,598 New York $113,997

Hawaii $112,078 Rhode Island $111,177 Maryland $110,566 Minnesota $109,729 Colorado $109,408 Illinois $109,301 Oregon $108,893 Delaware $108,593

New Hampshire $108,404 Virginia $107,982 Pennsylvania $106,748 Nevada $106,127 North Dakota $105,923 Michigan $105,601 Wisconsin $105,483 Vermont $105,247

Texas $104,593 Maine $104,550 Arizona $104,486 Ohio $104,411 Georgia $103,424 Indiana $102,931 Wyoming $102,835 Utah $102,684

Iowa $102,620 Kansas $102,105 Louisiana $101,955 North Carolina $101,902 Missouri $101,880 Florida $101,462 Montana $101,237 Nebraska $101,022

Kentucky $100,904 South Carolina $100,475 Tennessee $100,207 Idaho $100,100 New Mexico $99,317 Oklahoma $99,146 Alabama $98,513 South Dakota $97,452

Arkansas $96,872 West Virginia $96,562 Mississippi $95,629

Top Paying Cities for Police Lieutenants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $111,510
Anahola: $110,759
Captain Cook: $110,759

Aiea, HI $111,510 Anahola, HI $110,759 Captain Cook, HI $110,759 Eleele, HI $110,759 Ewa Beach, HI $111,510 Kapolei, HI $111,263 Haiku, HI $110,759 Hakalau, HI $110,759

Haleiwa, HI $110,759 Hana, HI $110,759 Hanalei, HI $110,759 Hanamaulu, HI $110,759 Hanapepe, HI $110,759 Hauula, HI $111,006 Hawaii National Park, HI $110,759 Hawi, HI $110,759

Hilo, HI $110,759 Princeville, HI $110,759 Holualoa, HI $110,759 Honaunau, HI $110,759 Honokaa, HI $110,759 Honomu, HI $110,759 Hoolehua, HI $110,759 Kaaawa, HI $111,209

Kahuku, HI $110,759 Kahului, HI $110,759 Kailua, HI $111,510 Ocean View, HI $110,759 Waikoloa, HI $110,759 Keauhou, HI $110,759 Kailua Kona, HI $110,759 Kalaheo, HI $110,759

Kalaupapa, HI $110,759 Kamuela, HI $110,759 Kaneohe, HI $111,510 Kapaa, HI $110,759 Kaumakani, HI $110,759 Kaunakakai, HI $110,759 Keaau, HI $110,759 Kealakekua, HI $110,759

Kealia, HI $110,759 Kekaha, HI $110,759 Kihei, HI $110,759 Kilauea, HI $110,759 Kapaau, HI $110,759 Koloa, HI $110,759 Kualapuu, HI $110,759 Kunia, HI $111,156

Kurtistown, HI $110,759 Lahaina, HI $110,759 Laie, HI $110,855 Lanai City, HI $110,759 Laupahoehoe, HI $110,759 Lawai, HI $110,759 Lihue, HI $110,759 Makawao, HI $110,759

Makaweli, HI $110,759 Maunaloa, HI $110,759 Mountain View, HI $110,759 Naalehu, HI $110,759 Ninole, HI $110,759 Ookala, HI $110,759 Paauilo, HI $110,759 Pahala, HI $110,759

Pahoa, HI $110,759 Paia, HI $110,759 Papaaloa, HI $110,759 Papaikou, HI $110,759 Pearl City, HI $111,510 Pepeekeo, HI $110,759 Puunene, HI $110,759 Volcano, HI $110,759

Wahiawa, HI $111,156 Pukalani, HI $110,759 Mililani, HI $111,306 Kula, HI $110,759 Waialua, HI $110,759 Waianae, HI $110,855 Wailuku, HI $110,759 Waimanalo, HI $111,510

Waimea, HI $110,759 Waipahu, HI $111,456 Honolulu, HI $111,510 J B P H H, HI $111,510 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $111,209 Schofield Barracks, HI $111,113 Fort Shafter, HI $111,510 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $111,510

Camp H M Smith, HI $111,510 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $111,456 Wake Island, HI $111,510

Police Lieutenant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Police Lieutenant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$99,765

Average $112,078/year

$126,468

$8,314

Average $9,340/month

$10,539

$1,919

Average $2,155/week

$2,432

$48

Average $54/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,468	$10,539	$2,432	$61
Average	$112,078	$9,340	$2,155	$54
25th Percentile	$99,765	$8,314	$1,919	$48

Police Lieutenant Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Police Lieutenant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Sheriff/Police Chief role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $136,422 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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