Police Detective Salary in the United States

Police Detective Salary

How much does a Police Detective make in the United States? The average Police Detective salary in the United States is $34,861 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $28,556 and $50,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $22,816 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $28,556 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $34,861 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $50,300 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $64,355 US June 27, 2024
25% $28,556 10% $22,816 90% $64,355 75% $50,300 $34,861 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Police Detective ?

A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crime by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases. This leads them to arrest criminals and enable them to be convicted in court. A detective may work for the police or privately....

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  • United States Secret Service - Delaware City, DE
    Job Description. At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing o...
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  • United States Secret Service - Mobile, AL
    Job Description. At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing o...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • United States Secret Service - Charleston, SC
    Job Description. At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing o...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • United States Secret Service - Grand Rapids, MI
    Job Description. At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing o...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • United States Secret Service - Atlanta, GA
    Job Description. At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing o...
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
28556
50300
34861

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
28764
54753
35101
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Detective in the United States. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $28,556 to $50,300 with the average base salary of $34,861. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,764 to $54,753 with the average total cash compensation of $35,101.

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