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 $78,733, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $86,607, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $111,177, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $135,325,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Police Lieutenant make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Police Lieutenant in Rhode Island is $111,177 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,448
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,964 to $125,452
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,844

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Police Lieutenant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,452	$10,454	$2,413	$60
Average	$111,177	$9,265	$2,138	$53
25th Percentile	$98,964	$8,247	$1,903	$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.

How Experience Level Affects Police Lieutenant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Police Lieutenant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Criminal Investigator (0-0 years): $78,733
Police Sergeant (0-5 years): $86,607
Police Lieutenant (5+ years): $111,177
Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years): $135,325

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Criminal Investigator	0-0 years	$78,733
Police Sergeant	0-5 years	$86,607
Police Lieutenant	5+ years	$111,177
Sheriff/Police Chief	5-10 years	$135,325

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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:

Adamsville: $113,000
Albion: $111,123
Ashaway: $113,429

Adamsville, RI $113,000 Albion, RI $111,123 Ashaway, RI $113,429 Barrington, RI $111,123 Block Island, RI $112,839 Bradford, RI $113,354 Bristol, RI $111,016 Carolina, RI $112,432

Charlestown, RI $112,550 Chepachet, RI $110,909 Clayville, RI $111,016 Coventry, RI $110,909 West Greenwich, RI $110,834 East Greenwich, RI $110,984 Exeter, RI $113,354 Fiskeville, RI $111,123

Forestdale, RI $111,016 Foster, RI $110,834 Glendale, RI $110,834 Greene, RI $112,078 Greenville, RI $111,123 Harmony, RI $111,091 Harrisville, RI $110,909 Hope, RI $111,123

Hope Valley, RI $113,429 Hopkinton, RI $113,461 Jamestown, RI $112,324 Kenyon, RI $113,322 Little Compton, RI $112,957 Manville, RI $111,123 Mapleville, RI $110,834 Newport, RI $112,346

Middletown, RI $112,818 North Kingstown, RI $110,802 North Scituate, RI $111,091 Oakland, RI $110,941 Pascoag, RI $110,877 Pawtucket, RI $111,123 Central Falls, RI $111,123 Cumberland, RI $111,123

Lincoln, RI $111,123 Portsmouth, RI $111,896 Prudence Island, RI $110,909 Rockville, RI $113,461 Saunderstown, RI $112,389 Shannock, RI $113,290 Slatersville, RI $111,016 Slocum, RI $112,389

Tiverton, RI $113,032 Wakefield, RI $112,271 Kingston, RI $112,292 Narragansett, RI $112,314 Peace Dale, RI $112,271 Warren, RI $111,091 Warwick, RI $111,123 Westerly, RI $113,493

West Kingston, RI $112,357 West Warwick, RI $111,123 Wood River Junction, RI $113,354 Woonsocket, RI $111,016 North Smithfield, RI $111,091 Wyoming, RI $113,322 Providence, RI $111,123 Cranston, RI $111,123

North Providence, RI $111,123 East Providence, RI $111,123 Riverside, RI $111,123 Rumford, RI $111,123 Smithfield, RI $111,123 Johnston, RI $111,123

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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$98,964

Average $111,177/year

$125,452

$8,247

Average $9,265/month

$10,454

$1,903

Average $2,138/week

$2,413

$48

Average $53/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,452	$10,454	$2,413	$60
Average	$111,177	$9,265	$2,138	$53
25th Percentile	$98,964	$8,247	$1,903	$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 $135,325 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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