Police Detective Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

Police Detective Salary in Madison, WI

How much does a Police Detective make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Madison, WI is $33,677. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,791 to $37,410, with most professionals earning between $28,163 and $40,808.

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10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $28,163 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $30,791 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $33,677 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $37,410 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $40,808 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25% $30,791 10% $28,163 90% $40,808 75% $37,410 $33,677 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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33677

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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33677
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Detective in Madison, WI. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $30,791 to $37,410 with the average base salary of $33,677. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,791 to $37,410 with the average total cash compensation of $33,677.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Police Detective Salary in popular cities: Milwaukee, Green Bay, Kenosha

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