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Police captain salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Police Captain make in the United States?
Average base salary
$124,546
- Hour
- Month
- Year
Average $124,546
Low $74,578
High $207,992
The average salary for a police captain is $124,546 per year in the United States. 96 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Police Captain in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
$277,735per year
CITY OF MILPITAS
$264,422per year
City of San Ramon
$263,921per year
City of San Jose
$259,726per year
City of Fremont, CA
$254,295per year
City and County of San Francis...
$246,055per year
