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

A Police Commander's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $76,495, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $84,114, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $107,945, a Police Commander (5-10 years)earns $131,455,

What are the highest paying states for a Police Commander?

Police Commander salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Police Commander roles are District of Columbia $137,227, California $136,707, Massachusetts $134,885. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Police Commander roles make?

Salaries for Police Commander level roles vary by specialization: Post Commander: $148,936; Incident Commander: $120,917; Police Lieutenant: $107,234; Lieutenant Commander: $88,767; Watch Commander: $81,763.

Police Commander Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Police Commander make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Police Commander in Rhode Island is $128,502 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,251
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,330 to $140,933
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,427

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Police Commander Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,933	$11,744	$2,710	$68
Average	$128,502	$10,709	$2,471	$62
25th Percentile	$114,330	$9,528	$2,199	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Police Commander Salaries

A Police Commander'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 Do Police Commander 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 Commanders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $137,227.
California: $136,707.
Massachusetts: $134,885.

District of Columbia $137,227 California $136,707 Massachusetts $134,885 Washington $134,389 New Jersey $134,340 Alaska $134,166 Connecticut $132,456 New York $131,762

Hawaii $129,543 Rhode Island $128,502 Maryland $127,796 Minnesota $126,829 Colorado $126,457 Illinois $126,333 Oregon $125,862 Delaware $125,515

New Hampshire $125,297 Virginia $124,809 Pennsylvania $123,383 Nevada $122,664 North Dakota $122,429 Michigan $122,057 Wisconsin $121,921 Vermont $121,648

Texas $120,892 Maine $120,842 Arizona $120,768 Ohio $120,681 Georgia $119,541 Indiana $118,971 Wyoming $118,859 Utah $118,686

Iowa $118,612 Kansas $118,017 Louisiana $117,843 North Carolina $117,781 Missouri $117,756 Florida $117,273 Montana $117,013 Nebraska $116,765

Kentucky $116,628 South Carolina $116,133 Tennessee $115,823 Idaho $115,699 New Mexico $114,794 Oklahoma $114,596 Alabama $113,865 South Dakota $112,638

Arkansas $111,968 West Virginia $111,609 Mississippi $110,531

Top Paying Cities for Police Commanders

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: $130,108
Albion: $129,009
Ashaway: $129,862

Adamsville, RI $130,108 Albion, RI $129,009 Ashaway, RI $129,862 Barrington, RI $128,669 Block Island, RI $129,386 Bradford, RI $129,784 Bristol, RI $129,165 Carolina, RI $129,569

Charlestown, RI $129,616 Chepachet, RI $129,358 Clayville, RI $128,998 Coventry, RI $129,004 West Greenwich, RI $129,360 East Greenwich, RI $128,917 Exeter, RI $129,324 Fiskeville, RI $128,667

Forestdale, RI $129,658 Foster, RI $129,290 Glendale, RI $129,668 Greene, RI $129,460 Greenville, RI $128,716 Harmony, RI $128,883 Harrisville, RI $129,613 Hope, RI $128,747

Hope Valley, RI $129,748 Hopkinton, RI $129,919 Jamestown, RI $129,485 Kenyon, RI $129,553 Little Compton, RI $130,088 Manville, RI $129,179 Mapleville, RI $129,383 Newport, RI $129,615

Middletown, RI $129,672 North Kingstown, RI $129,139 North Scituate, RI $128,884 Oakland, RI $129,523 Pascoag, RI $129,698 Pawtucket, RI $128,477 Central Falls, RI $128,534 Cumberland, RI $129,264

Lincoln, RI $128,663 Portsmouth, RI $129,601 Prudence Island, RI $129,335 Rockville, RI $129,899 Saunderstown, RI $129,407 Shannock, RI $129,560 Slatersville, RI $129,660 Slocum, RI $129,403

Tiverton, RI $129,996 Wakefield, RI $129,517 Kingston, RI $129,468 Narragansett, RI $129,553 Peace Dale, RI $129,501 Warren, RI $129,002 Warwick, RI $128,642 Westerly, RI $129,893

West Kingston, RI $129,508 West Warwick, RI $128,799 Wood River Junction, RI $129,693 Woonsocket, RI $129,666 North Smithfield, RI $129,371 Wyoming, RI $129,560 Providence, RI $128,440 Cranston, RI $128,457

North Providence, RI $128,472 East Providence, RI $128,449 Riverside, RI $128,490 Rumford, RI $128,471 Smithfield, RI $128,731 Johnston, RI $128,516

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

Understanding how a Police Commander'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$114,330

Average $128,502/year

$140,933

$9,528

Average $10,709/month

$11,744

$2,199

Average $2,471/week

$2,710

$55

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,933	$11,744	$2,710	$68
Average	$128,502	$10,709	$2,471	$62
25th Percentile	$114,330	$9,528	$2,199	$55

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