Police Captain Salary in Salem, OR

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How much does a Police Captain make in Salem, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Captain in Salem, OR is $87,319. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,277 to $97,497, with most professionals earning between $56,672 and $106,762.

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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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Police Captain Salary By Experience Levels in Salem, OR

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Average Salary Range for Police Captain in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Police Captain ranges from $71,277 to $97,497 with the average base salary of $87,319. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,277 to $97,497 with the average total cash compensation of $87,319.

View Average Salary for Police Captain as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $87,319 $71,277 - $97,497
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $87,319 $71,277 - $97,497
* 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 Salem, OR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,339 - $94,845 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,678 - $100,780 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,298 - $94,789 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,962 - $101,168 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,962 - $101,168 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,867 - $101,039 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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