What is the salary of a Police Captains? In the United States, a Police Captains earns an average salary of $120,058. The salary range for a Police Captains is usually between $117,148 and $168,395 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $178,809. The highest Police Captains salary in the United States was $201,952. The average hourly pay for a Police Captains is $57.72.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Police Captains salary are California, with an average salary of $312,192, followed by Massachusetts, with an average salary of $155,515, and Texas, with an average salary of $119,666. Employers paying the highest salary for a Police Captains job are City of Lawrence (MA), City of Chicopee (MA) and City of Laredo (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Lawrence, MA | $174,585 |
| City of Chicopee, MA | $170,665 |
| City of Laredo, TX | $119,666 |
| City of Holyoke, MA | $116,525 |
| City of Parkersburg, WV | $75,244 |
| Peru Civil City, IN | $60,794 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Police Chief | $110,745 |
| Police Officer | $83,048 |
| Police Sergeant | $113,586 |
| Police Lieutenant | $123,317 |
| Police Captain | $125,196 |
| Police Deputy Chief | $140,311 |
| Police | $72,295 |
| Police Corporal | $91,352 |
| Police Detective | $160,619 |
| Police Records Clerk | $43,846 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Police Captains and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $312,192 | 2 |
| Indiana | $60,794 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $155,515 | 13 |
| Texas | $119,666 | 6 |
| West Virginia | $75,244 | 2 |
