How much does a Police Detective make in Allentown, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Allentown, PA is $34,176. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $31,247 to $37,964, with most professionals earning between $28,580 and $41,413.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $28,580 Allentown,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $31,247 Allentown,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $34,176 Allentown,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $37,964 Allentown,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $41,413 Allentown,PA April 01, 2025
25% $31,247 10% $28,580 90% $41,413 75% $37,964 $34,176 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 Allentown, PA. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $31,247 to $37,964 with the average base salary of $34,176. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,247 to $37,964 with the average total cash compensation of $34,176.

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About Allentown, Pennsylvania    Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populo....More

Allentown, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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