Police Detective Salary in Hartford, Connecticut

Police Detective Salary in Hartford, CT

How much does a Police Detective make in Hartford, CT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Hartford, CT is $38,049. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $31,164 to $54,897, with most professionals earning between $24,896 and $70,237.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $24,896 Hartford,CT March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $31,164 Hartford,CT March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $38,049 Hartford,CT March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $54,897 Hartford,CT March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $70,237 Hartford,CT March 01, 2025
25% $31,164 10% $24,896 90% $70,237 75% $54,897 $38,049 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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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Hartford, CT. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $31,164 to $54,897 with the average base salary of $38,049. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,392 to $59,758 with the average total cash compensation of $38,311.

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About Hartford, Connecticut    Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut. It was the seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. The city is nic....More

Hartford, Connecticut  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

Police Detective Salary in popular cities: Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford

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