Police Detective Salary in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Police Detective Salary in Elizabethtown, PA

How much does a Police Detective make in Elizabethtown, PA? The average Police Detective salary in Elizabethtown, PA is $33,819 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $27,704 and $48,795. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$22,136	Elizabethtown,PA	May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$27,704	Elizabethtown,PA	May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$33,819	Elizabethtown,PA	May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$48,795	Elizabethtown,PA	May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$62,429	Elizabethtown,PA	May 28, 2024

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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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About Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Elizabethtown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Betzischteddel) is a borough in Lancaster County, 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Harrisburg. Small factories existed at the turn of the 20th century when the population in 1900 was 1,861. There was a slight increase in the next decade, with 1,970 people living in Elizabethtown in 1910. As of the 2000 census, the population of the borough was 11,887. Elizabethtown is commonly referred to in south-central Pennsylvania as "E-Town." This nickname is also used for the local college and high school. Elizabethtown is located at 40°9′12″N 76°36′2″W / 40.15333°N 76.6...

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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 Elizabethtown, PA. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $27,704 to $48,795 with the average base salary of $33,819. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,902 to $53,115 with the average total cash compensation of $34,056.

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About Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Elizabethtown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Betzischteddel) is a borough in Lancaster County, 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Harrisburg. Small factories existed....More

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