Public Safety Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Public Safety Supervisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Public Safety Supervisor in the United States is $87,112 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Public Safety Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,319
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,157 to $96,119
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,094
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Public Safety Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,119 $8,010 $1,848 $46
Average $87,112 $7,259 $1,675 $42
25th Percentile $77,157 $6,430 $1,484 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Public Safety Supervisor Salaries

A Public Safety Supervisor'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Public Safety Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Public Safety Supervisor'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $109,081
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $137,151
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,186
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,092
  • Expert (over 8 years): $144,196
Levels Salary
Safety Re... Level Public Safety Supervisor$109,081
Safety Re... Level Public Safety Supervisor$137,151
Public Sa... Level Public Safety Supervisor$89,186
Safety Ma... Level Public Safety Supervisor$98,092
Safety Se... Level Public Safety Supervisor$144,196
$109,081 0 yr
$137,151 < 2 yrs
$89,186 2-4 yrs
$98,092 5-8 yrs
$144,196 > 8 yrs
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How Do Public Safety Supervisor 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 Public Safety Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $96,451.
  • California: $96,085.
  • Massachusetts: $94,804.

Top Paying Cities for Public Safety Supervisors

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:

  • San Jose: $109,875
  • San Francisco: $108,795
  • Oakland: $106,382

What Skills Can Increase a Public Safety Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.09% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Safety Management (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): Applying safety principles, framework, processes, and measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and other adverse consequences.
  • EHS (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): Environment, health and safety, EHS is an acronym for the set that studies and implements the practical aspects of protecting the environment and maintaining health and safety at occupation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.09%
Safety Management 3.23%
EHS 2.35%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Public Safety Supervisor's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
$89,726
3%
Flexibility
$89,726
3%
Analysis
$89,726
3%
Integrity
$89,726
3%
Verbal Communication
$89,726
3%
Teamwork
$88,855
2%
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How Education impacts a Public Safety Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Public Safety Supervisors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Public Safety Supervisor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $95,572 and $104,749).

Public Safety Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Public Safety Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 29.6%
Associates 14.1%
Bachelors 42.3%
Masters 12.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Public Safety Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Public Safety Supervisor'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Public Safety Supervisor

Salaries for a Public Safety Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $79,778 in 2023 to around $78,906 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Public Safety Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Public Safety Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$79,778
2024
$79,640
2025
$78,906
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2024 $79,640
2025 $78,906
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