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Chief of police salary in United States

How much does a Chief of Police make in the United States?

Average base salary

$114,076
Average $114,076
Low $64,208
High $202,675

The average salary for a chief of police is $114,076 per year in the United States. 789 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 20, 2026).

Chief of Police job openings in United States

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Chief of Police/Executive Dire...
Rice University4.1out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$180,000 - $204,624 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Chief of Police in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Fremont, CA
 
$315,375per year
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City of Oakland, CA
 
$308,454per year
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City of Torrance
 
$281,644per year
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City of Menlo Park
 
$275,095per year
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Metropolitan Police Department...
 
$270,134per year
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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
 
$268,996per year
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Highest paying cities for Chief of Polices near United States

  1. Round Rock, TX
    $148,790 per year
  2. Fayetteville, NC
    $139,743 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $139,172 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $131,741 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $128,461 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Chief of Police

The average salary for a Chief of Police is $114,076 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 789 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 20, 2026.

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Chief of Police salaries typically range between a low of $64,208 and a high of $202,675 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chief of Police include Round Rock, TX at $148,790 per year, Fayetteville, NC at $139,743 per year, and Washington, DC at $139,172 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).