Content has loaded

Chief of police salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$113,537
Average $113,537
Low $64,243
High $200,655

The average salary for a chief of police is $113,537 per year in the United States. 788 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 13, 2026).

Chief of Police job openings in United States

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Deputy Police Chief
City of Fulton, MO2.5out of 5 stars.
Fulton, MO
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Full-time
2 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
View company
City of Oakland, CA
 
$308,454per year
View company
City of Torrance
 
$281,644per year
View company
City of Menlo Park
 
$275,095per year
View company
Metropolitan Police Department...
 
$270,134per year
View company
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
 
$268,996per year
View company

Looking to Hire?

Post a Job
Post a JobFind the right candidate on Indeed

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

Where can a Chief of Police earn more?

Compare salaries for Chief of Polices in different locations
vs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Chief of Police