Police Captain Salary in Charlotte, NC

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How much does a Police Captain make in Charlotte, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Captain in Charlotte, NC is $83,806. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,414 to $93,586, with most professionals earning between $54,401 and $102,491.

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What is a Police Captain?

A captain is a police rank in some countries, such as the United States and France....

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Average Salary Range for Police Captain in Charlotte, NC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Police Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Captain in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Police Captain ranges from $68,414 to $93,586 with the average base salary of $83,806. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,414 to $93,586 with the average total cash compensation of $83,806.

View Average Salary for Police Captain as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,806 $68,414 - $93,586
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $83,806 $68,414 - $93,586
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Police Captain Salary Near Charlotte, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,069 - $91,747 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,156 - $90,498 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,343 - $93,490 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,216 - $93,315 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,319 - $90,720 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,699 - $92,608 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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