Police Captain Salary in Parkersburg, WV

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How much does a Police Captain make in Parkersburg, WV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Captain in Parkersburg, WV is $77,231. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,042 to $86,232, with most professionals earning between $50,124 and $94,427.

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What is a Police Captain?

A captain is a police rank in some countries, such as the United States and France....

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Average Salary Range for Police Captain in Parkersburg, WV

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What is the average salary for Police Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Captain in Parkersburg, WV. The base salary for Police Captain ranges from $63,042 to $86,232 with the average base salary of $77,231. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,042 to $86,232 with the average total cash compensation of $77,231.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,231 $63,042 - $86,232
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $77,231 $63,042 - $86,232
* 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.

Police Captain Salary Near Parkersburg, WV

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Charleston, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,668 - $88,456 COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,411 - $86,737 COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,503 - $95,069 COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,503 - $95,069 COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Newark, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,280 - $94,765 COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,669 - $89,825 COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
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About Parkersburg, West Virginia    Parkersburg is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia, United States. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha r....More

Parkersburg, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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