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How much does a Police Captain make? The average Police Captain salary is $84,812 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,235 and $94,704. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Animal Control Officer
City of Claremore - Claremore , OK
Police Reports to : Assigned Police Captain Salary Range: $15.00-$16.41 This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and ...
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Director of Emergency Services
Fire Chief Recruiters - Erlanger , KY
Founded by American Red Cross Disaster Team Captain * We give back to local charities supporting local Fire and Police departments. The Right Candidate: * Retired local fire officer who wants to ...
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
Director of Emergency Services
Fire Chief Recruiters - Idaho Falls , ID
Founded by American Red Cross Disaster Team Captain * We give back to local charities supporting local Fire and Police departments. The Right Candidate: * Retired local fire officer who wants to ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
DETECTIVE
Clear Creek County, Colorado - Georgetown , CO
... Captain, this position is responsible for investigating crimes in the County. Responsibilities ... High School diploma plus Colorado Police Academy Certification plus courses in advanced crime scene ...
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Public Safety Officer
South Bend International Airport - South Bend , IN
Public Safety Captain Shift: 8-hour or 24-hour shift rotation (Recruit); 24-hours shift rotation ... Perform ARFF, police, fire or medical assistance for the airport authority and outside agencies as ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 87 days ago
Park Patrol
City of Marquette - Marquette , MI
Captain of Patrol Operations EFFECTIVE DATE: April 1, 2012 JOB CLASSIFICATION: Temporary / non-exempt JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Marquette City Police Department, the Park Patrol ...
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Police Captain Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Police Captain between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Police Captain in each city.

Police Captain Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $106,015
Washington, DC $94,396
Miami, FL $81,844
Chicago, IL $88,968
Boston, MA $95,074
New York, NY $99,060
Dallas, TX $83,709
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Average Salary Range for Police Captain

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
69235
94704
84812

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
69235
94704
84812
What is the average salary for Police Captain in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Captain in the United States. The base salary for Police Captain ranges from $69,235 to $94,704 with the average base salary of $84,812. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,235 to $94,704 with the average total cash compensation of $84,812.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,812 $69,235 - $94,704
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $84,812 $69,235 - $94,704
* 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.

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Comments about Police Captain

What's the difference between Police Lieutenant and Police Captain?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Police Captain is $84,812, and the average salary of Police Lieutenant is $106,335. The average salary of Police Lieutenant is higher than Police Captain. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Police Captain, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Police Captain. a Police Captain Salary in Oxnard, CA is $90,919 as of March 26, 2024; a Police Captain Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $78,366 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Police Captain Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Police Captain vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Police Captain?
Salary ranges for a Police Captain can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024