Police Detective Salary in Houston, Texas

Police Detective Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Police Detective make in Houston, TX?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Houston, TX is $35,432. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $29,022 to $51,121, with most professionals earning between $23,186 and $65,405.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$23,186	Houston,TX	February 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$29,022	Houston,TX	February 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$35,432	Houston,TX	February 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$51,121	Houston,TX	February 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary	$65,405	Houston,TX	February 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 Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $29,022 to $51,121 with the average base salary of $35,432. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,231 to $55,647 with the average total cash compensation of $35,677.

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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