Detective Lieutenant Career

*A job as a Detective Lieutenant falls under the broader career category of First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives : Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.


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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$88,400

Median Hourly Wage

$42.50*

Total Employed Nationally

100,200


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.