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

A Lieutenant's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $86,299, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $94,914, a Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $121,826, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $148,319,

What are the highest paying states for a Lieutenant?

Lieutenant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lieutenant roles are District of Columbia $122,988, California $122,521, Massachusetts $120,888. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lieutenant roles make?

Salaries for Lieutenant level roles vary by specialization: Lieutenant Colonel: $119,351; Police Lieutenant: $107,232; Lieutenant Officer: $75,704; Fire Lieutenant: $72,914; 2nd Lieutenant: $71,385.

Lieutenant Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Lieutenant make in District of Columbia?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lieutenant in District of Columbia is $122,988 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,183
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,592 to $138,793
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,395

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Lieutenant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,793	$11,566	$2,669	$67
Average	$122,988	$10,249	$2,365	$59
25th Percentile	$109,592	$9,133	$2,108	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Lieutenant Salaries

A 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 Do 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 Lieutenants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $122,988.
California: $122,521.
Massachusetts: $120,888.

District of Columbia $122,988 California $122,521 Massachusetts $120,888 Washington $120,444 New Jersey $120,400 Alaska $120,244 Connecticut $118,711 New York $118,089

Hawaii $116,101 Rhode Island $115,168 Maryland $114,535 Minnesota $113,668 Colorado $113,335 Illinois $113,224 Oregon $112,802 Delaware $112,491

New Hampshire $112,295 Virginia $111,858 Pennsylvania $110,580 Nevada $109,936 North Dakota $109,725 Michigan $109,392 Wisconsin $109,269 Vermont $109,025

Texas $108,347 Maine $108,303 Arizona $108,236 Ohio $108,159 Georgia $107,137 Indiana $106,626 Wyoming $106,526 Utah $106,370

Iowa $106,304 Kansas $105,770 Louisiana $105,615 North Carolina $105,559 Missouri $105,537 Florida $105,104 Montana $104,871 Nebraska $104,648

Kentucky $104,526 South Carolina $104,082 Tennessee $103,804 Idaho $103,693 New Mexico $102,882 Oklahoma $102,705 Alabama $102,049 South Dakota $100,950

Arkansas $100,350 West Virginia $100,028 Mississippi $99,061

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Parcel Return Service: $122,988
Washington: $122,988
Naval Anacost Annex: $122,988

Parcel Return Service, DC $122,988 Washington, DC $122,988 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $122,988 Washington Navy Yard, DC $122,988

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$109,592

Average $122,988/year

$138,793

$9,133

Average $10,249/month

$11,566

$2,108

Average $2,365/week

$2,669

$53

Average $59/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,793	$11,566	$2,669	$67
Average	$122,988	$10,249	$2,365	$59
25th Percentile	$109,592	$9,133	$2,108	$53

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