Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in United States
The median detectives and criminal investigators salary is $93,790 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 3.6% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary FAQs
What is the average Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in United States?
The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in United States is $93,790 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of detectives and criminal investigatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Detectives and Criminal Investigators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $55,390 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $160,540 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $93,790.
Do Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - District of Columbia is among the highest at $160,760, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.