Police Detective Salary in Huntington, West Virginia

Police Detective Salary in Huntington, WV

How much does a Police Detective make in Huntington, WV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Huntington, WV is $30,395. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $27,790 to $33,764, with most professionals earning between $25,419 and $36,832.

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10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $25,419 Huntington,WV April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $27,790 Huntington,WV April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $30,395 Huntington,WV April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $33,764 Huntington,WV April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $36,832 Huntington,WV April 01, 2025
25% $27,790 10% $25,419 90% $36,832 75% $33,764 $30,395 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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30395

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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30395
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Detective in Huntington, WV. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $27,790 to $33,764 with the average base salary of $30,395. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,790 to $33,764 with the average total cash compensation of $30,395.

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About Huntington, West Virginia    Huntington is in the southwestern corner of West Virginia, on the border with Ohio, on the southern bank of the Ohio River, at the confluence with the....More

Huntington, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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