How much does an Assistant Chief of Police make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant Chief of Police in Denver, CO is $124,285. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,441 to $131,918, with most professionals earning between $111,211 and $138,868.

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What is the average salary for Assistant Chief of Police in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Chief of Police in Denver, CO. The base salary for Assistant Chief of Police ranges from $117,441 to $131,918 with the average base salary of $124,285. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,441 to $131,918 with the average total cash compensation of $124,285.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $124,285 $117,441 - $131,918
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $124,285 $117,441 - $131,918
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,245 - $131,698 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,168 - $131,611 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,245 - $131,698 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,424 - $131,899 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,217 - $129,420 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,295 - $132,877 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Chief of Police LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $116,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,300
JOB TITLE Police Chief LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $117,441 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,918
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $116,824 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,245
JOB TITLE Deputy Chief Of Police LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $114,758 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,924
JOB TITLE Deputy Police Chief LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $114,764 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,224
JOB TITLE Police Lieutenant LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $95,591 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,237
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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

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