How much does a Police Detective make in Albany, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Albany, NY is $35,925. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $29,425 to $51,833, with most professionals earning between $23,506 and $66,317.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $23,506 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $29,425 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $35,925 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $51,833 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $66,317 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
25% $29,425 10% $23,506 90% $66,317 75% $51,833 $35,925 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 Albany, NY. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $29,425 to $51,833 with the average base salary of $35,925. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,640 to $56,423 with the average total cash compensation of $36,173.

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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

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