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Law Enforcement Lieutenant

Average Law Enforcement Lieutenant Salary

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$68,688
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$39k
MEDIAN
$69k
90%
$131k

The average salary for a Law Enforcement Lieutenant is $68,688 in 2025

Base Salary
$39k - $131k
Bonus
$979 - $10k
Total Pay
$32k - $119k
Based on 338 salary profiles (last updated May 04 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Law Enforcement Lieutenant

Medical
87%
Dental
75%
Vision
66%
None
13%

Gender Breakdown for Law Enforcement Lieutenants

Male
79.2%
Female
20.8%
This data is based on 144 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Law Enforcement Lieutenants

What is the highest pay for Law Enforcement Lieutenants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Law Enforcement Lieutenant is $131k / year

What is the lowest pay for Law Enforcement Lieutenants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Law Enforcement Lieutenant is $39k / year

How can Law Enforcement Lieutenants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Law Enforcement Lieutenant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Law Enforcement Lieutenant that oversees more junior Law Enforcement Lieutenants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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