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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Police Chief's salary?

A Police Chief's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $79,725, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $87,679, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $112,536, a Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $137,016,

What are the highest paying states for a Police Chief?

Police Chief salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Police Chief roles are District of Columbia $147,397, California $146,838, Massachusetts $144,881. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Police Chief roles make?

Salaries for Police Chief level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Chief of Police: $134,480; Chief of Police: $130,600; Sheriff/Police Chief: $130,560; Deputy Police Chief: $128,946; Deputy Chief Of Police: $126,098.

Police Chief Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Police Chief make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Police Chief in Rhode Island is $138,025 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,226
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,518 to $151,740
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,220

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Police Chief Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,740	$12,645	$2,918	$73
Average	$138,025	$11,502	$2,654	$66
25th Percentile	$124,518	$10,376	$2,395	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Police Chief Salaries

A Police Chief'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 Police Chief 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 Police Chieves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $147,397.
California: $146,838.
Massachusetts: $144,881.

District of Columbia $147,397 California $146,838 Massachusetts $144,881 Washington $144,349 New Jersey $144,295 Alaska $144,109 Connecticut $142,272 New York $141,526

Hawaii $139,143 Rhode Island $138,025 Maryland $137,266 Minnesota $136,228 Colorado $135,828 Illinois $135,695 Oregon $135,189 Delaware $134,817

New Hampshire $134,582 Virginia $134,058 Pennsylvania $132,527 Nevada $131,755 North Dakota $131,502 Michigan $131,102 Wisconsin $130,956 Vermont $130,663

Texas $129,851 Maine $129,798 Arizona $129,718 Ohio $129,625 Georgia $128,400 Indiana $127,788 Wyoming $127,668 Utah $127,481

Iowa $127,402 Kansas $126,763 Louisiana $126,576 North Carolina $126,510 Missouri $126,483 Florida $125,964 Montana $125,684 Nebraska $125,418

Kentucky $125,272 South Carolina $124,739 Tennessee $124,406 Idaho $124,273 New Mexico $123,301 Oklahoma $123,088 Alabama $122,303 South Dakota $120,985

Arkansas $120,266 West Virginia $119,880 Mississippi $118,722

Top Paying Cities for Police Chieves

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:

Adamsville: $139,750
Albion: $138,570
Ashaway: $139,485

Adamsville, RI $139,750 Albion, RI $138,570 Ashaway, RI $139,485 Barrington, RI $138,205 Block Island, RI $138,974 Bradford, RI $139,402 Bristol, RI $138,737 Carolina, RI $139,171

Charlestown, RI $139,222 Chepachet, RI $138,945 Clayville, RI $138,558 Coventry, RI $138,564 West Greenwich, RI $138,946 East Greenwich, RI $138,471 Exeter, RI $138,908 Fiskeville, RI $138,202

Forestdale, RI $139,267 Foster, RI $138,872 Glendale, RI $139,278 Greene, RI $139,054 Greenville, RI $138,255 Harmony, RI $138,434 Harrisville, RI $139,218 Hope, RI $138,289

Hope Valley, RI $139,363 Hopkinton, RI $139,547 Jamestown, RI $139,081 Kenyon, RI $139,154 Little Compton, RI $139,729 Manville, RI $138,752 Mapleville, RI $138,972 Newport, RI $139,221

Middletown, RI $139,282 North Kingstown, RI $138,709 North Scituate, RI $138,435 Oakland, RI $139,122 Pascoag, RI $139,310 Pawtucket, RI $137,998 Central Falls, RI $138,060 Cumberland, RI $138,844

Lincoln, RI $138,198 Portsmouth, RI $139,206 Prudence Island, RI $138,920 Rockville, RI $139,525 Saunderstown, RI $138,997 Shannock, RI $139,162 Slatersville, RI $139,268 Slocum, RI $138,993

Tiverton, RI $139,629 Wakefield, RI $139,115 Kingston, RI $139,062 Narragansett, RI $139,154 Peace Dale, RI $139,098 Warren, RI $138,562 Warwick, RI $138,175 Westerly, RI $139,519

West Kingston, RI $139,106 West Warwick, RI $138,345 Wood River Junction, RI $139,304 Woonsocket, RI $139,275 North Smithfield, RI $138,958 Wyoming, RI $139,162 Providence, RI $137,958 Cranston, RI $137,977

North Providence, RI $137,993 East Providence, RI $137,968 Riverside, RI $138,012 Rumford, RI $137,992 Smithfield, RI $138,271 Johnston, RI $138,040

Police Chief Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Police Chief'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 May 01, 2026

$124,518

Average $138,025/year

$151,740

$10,376

Average $11,502/month

$12,645

$2,395

Average $2,654/week

$2,918

$60

Average $66/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,740	$12,645	$2,918	$73
Average	$138,025	$11,502	$2,654	$66
25th Percentile	$124,518	$10,376	$2,395	$60

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