Police Detective Salary in Helena, Montana

Police Detective Salary in Helena, MT

How much does a Police Detective make in Helena, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Helena, MT is $29,722. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $27,175 to $33,016, with most professionals earning between $24,856 and $36,016.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$24,856	Helena,MT	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$27,175	Helena,MT	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$29,722	Helena,MT	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$33,016	Helena,MT	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$36,016	Helena,MT	April 01, 2025

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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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Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.

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Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to Lieutenant.

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Examine crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence, such as loose hairs, fibers, clothing, or weapons.

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About Helena, Montana

Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. Over $3.6 billion of gold was extracted in the city limits over a duration of two decades, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the United States by the late nineteenth century. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. At the 2010 census Helena's population was 28,190, making it the fifth least populous state capital in the Un...

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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 Helena, MT. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $27,175 to $33,016 with the average base salary of $29,722. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,175 to $33,016 with the average total cash compensation of $29,722.

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About Helena, Montana Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp ....More

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