How much does a Police Detective make in Las Vegas, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Las Vegas, NV is $33,554. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,678 to $37,273, with most professionals earning between $28,060 and $40,659.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $28,060 Las Vegas,NV April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $30,678 Las Vegas,NV April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $33,554 Las Vegas,NV April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $37,273 Las Vegas,NV April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $40,659 Las Vegas,NV April 01, 2025
25% $30,678 10% $28,060 90% $40,659 75% $37,273 $33,554 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Detective in Las Vegas, NV. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $30,678 to $37,273 with the average base salary of $33,554. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,678 to $37,273 with the average total cash compensation of $33,554.

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