Police Detective Salary in Gary, Indiana

Police Detective Salary in Gary, IN

How much does a Police Detective make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Gary, IN is $35,205. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $28,835 to $50,791, with most professionals earning between $23,035 and $64,982.

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10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $23,035 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $28,835 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $35,205 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $50,791 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $64,982 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
25% $28,835 10% $23,035 90% $64,982 75% $50,791 $35,205 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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Average Base Salary

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28835
50791
35205

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
29046
55290
35447
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Detective in Gary, IN. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $28,835 to $50,791 with the average base salary of $35,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,046 to $55,290 with the average total cash compensation of $35,447.

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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Police Detective Salary in popular cities: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville

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