Police Detective Salary in Augusta, Georgia

Police Detective Salary in Augusta, GA

How much does a Police Detective make in Augusta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Augusta, GA is $31,633. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $28,922 to $35,139, with most professionals earning between $26,453 and $38,331.

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10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $26,453 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $28,922 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $31,633 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $35,139 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $38,331 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
25% $28,922 10% $26,453 90% $38,331 75% $35,139 $31,633 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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $28,922 to $35,139 with the average base salary of $31,633. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,922 to $35,139 with the average total cash compensation of $31,633.

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Police Detective Salary in popular cities: Atlanta, Columbus, Macon

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