The average salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in the United States is around $91610 per year.
In the United States, Detectives and Criminal Investigators earn an average hourly wage of $44.04 and a mean annual wage of $91610.
$44.04
$91610
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.
$23.07
$47990
$29.44
$61240
$41.48
$86280
$53.14
$110530
$72.39
$150570
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)