As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in North Carolina is $33,640. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $27,553 to $48,534, with most professionals earning between $22,011 and $62,094.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $22,011 | NC | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $27,553 | NC | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $33,640 | NC | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $48,534 | NC | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $62,094 | NC | 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 Aberdeen, NC | Avg. Salary $31,456 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Advance, NC | Avg. Salary $32,844 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahoskie, NC | Avg. Salary $32,993 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamance, NC | Avg. Salary $32,833 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albemarle, NC | Avg. Salary $33,233 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albertson, NC | Avg. Salary $31,817 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alexander, NC | Avg. Salary $32,540 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alexis, NC | Avg. Salary $34,179 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alliance, NC | Avg. Salary $32,182 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Almond, NC | Avg. Salary $32,232 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About North Carolina North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south....More
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