As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Massachusetts is $38,526. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $31,555 to $55,582, with most professionals earning between $25,208 and $71,111.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $25,208 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $31,555 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $38,526 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $55,582 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $71,111 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
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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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Attleboro, MA | Avg. Salary $36,685 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Barnstable, MA | Avg. Salary $37,354 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Fitchburg, MA | Avg. Salary $37,411 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Hyannis, MA | Avg. Salary $37,230 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Leominster, MA | Avg. Salary $37,042 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Malden, MA | Avg. Salary $39,481 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Methuen, MA | Avg. Salary $37,499 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Newton, MA | Avg. Salary $39,481 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Revere, MA | Avg. Salary $39,481 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Weymouth, MA | Avg. Salary $38,303 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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