As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Police Detective in Acworth, GA is $33,430, equivalent to $16 per hour, $643 weekly, or $2,786 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Police Detective in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Police Detective in Acworth, GA vary widely, spanning from $31,001 to $38,347. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,158) and 75th percentile ($36,004), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,347 per year. This $3,846 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Communication Skills or Asset Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Acworth Police Detective often earn 0.8% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Media to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $31,001 Acworth, GA August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $32,158 Acworth, GA August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $33,430 Acworth, GA August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $36,004 Acworth, GA August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $38,347 Acworth, GA August 01, 2025
25% $32,158 10% $31,001 90% $38,347 75% $36,004 $33,430 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Detective in Acworth, GA. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $32,158 to $36,004 with the average base salary of $33,430. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,604 to $54,453 with the average total cash compensation of $34,911.

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About Acworth, Georgia    Acworth is a city in Cobb County Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The 2016 estimate for Acworth's population is 28....More

Acworth, Georgia  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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