Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in the United States is around $91610 per year.

How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make in the United States?

In the United States, Detectives and Criminal Investigators earn an average hourly wage of $44.04 and a mean annual wage of $91610.

Mean Hourly Wage

$44.04

Mean Annual Wage

$91610

Detectives and Criminal Investigators earnings by experience

For Detectives and Criminal Investigators positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $23.07 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $29.44 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $41.48, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $53.14. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $72.39 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Detectives and Criminal Investigators roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $47990 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $61240 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $86280. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $110530, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $150570 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Detectives and Criminal Investigators

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$23.07

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$47990

Earnings for Junior-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$29.44

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$61240

Earnings for Mid-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Median Hourly Wage

$41.48

Median Annual Wage

$86280

Earnings for Senior-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$53.14

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$110530

Earnings for Top-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$72.39

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$150570

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)