How much does a Police Detective make in Long Beach, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Long Beach, CA is $37,396. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,191 to $41,541, with most professionals earning between $31,273 and $45,315.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $31,273 Long Beach,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $34,191 Long Beach,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $37,396 Long Beach,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $41,541 Long Beach,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $45,315 Long Beach,CA April 01, 2025
25% $34,191 10% $31,273 90% $45,315 75% $41,541 $37,396 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 Long Beach, CA. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $34,191 to $41,541 with the average base salary of $37,396. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,191 to $41,541 with the average total cash compensation of $37,396.

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About Long Beach, California    Long Beach is a city on the Pacific Coast of the United States, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area of Southern California. As of 2010, its popul....More

Long Beach, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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