Chief of police salary in United States

The average salary for a Chief of Police is $112,824 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 819 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Chief of Police salaries typically range between a low of $63,295 and a high of $201,109 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chief of Police include Oakland, CA at $295,241 per year, Round Rock, TX at $148,168 per year, and Fayetteville, NC at $139,743 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chief of Police include City of Fremont, CA ($315,375 per year) and City of Oakland, CA ($308,454 per year).