First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Georgia
$84,690avg. a year
$40.71 an hour · 7,910 employed
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Georgia earn an average of $84,690 a year. That is $27,500 (25%) less than the U.S. average of $112,190. The best-paying metro area is Savannah, GA at $92,730.
$80,120Median pay
$40.71Average hourly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#44Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
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Savannah, GA
$92,730
$44.58 an hour
24,460 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$90,250
$43.39 an hour
390 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$86,570
$41.62 an hour
4130 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$85,220
$40.97 an hour
570 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$84,570
$40.66 an hour
660 jobs
Hinesville, GA
$82,990
$39.90 an hour
7350 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$78,650
$37.81 an hour
8220 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$78,640
$37.81 an hour
960 jobs
Dalton, GA
$78,600
$37.79 an hour
10250 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$77,270
$37.15 an hour
11410 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$77,010
$37.02 an hour
12150 jobs
Albany, GA
$71,720
$34.48 an hour
1350 jobs
Rome, GA
$70,160
$33.73 an hour
1490 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$68,370
$32.87 an hour
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia first-line supervisors of police and detectives work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112,190 | $53.94 |
| Georgia | $84,690 | $40.71 |
| Florida | $106,840 | $51.37 |
| North Carolina | $91,280 | $43.88 |
| Alabama | $82,000 | $39.42 |
| South Carolina | $81,260 | $39.07 |
| Tennessee | $79,340 | $38.15 |
Related jobs in Georgia
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in Georgia?
The average is $84,690 a year, and the median is $80,120. That is $27,500 (25%) less than the U.S. average of $112,190.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$40.71 an hour on average; the median is $38.52.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Savannah, GA ($92,730), followed by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($90,250). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Valdosta, GA ($68,370).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #44 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 33-1012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national first-line supervisors of police and detectives page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.