How much does a Police Detective make in Norfolk, VA? The average Police Detective salary in Norfolk, VA is $32,775 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $26,849 and $47,289. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $21,453 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $26,849 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $32,775 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $47,289 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $60,502 Norfolk,VA May 28, 2024
25% $26,849 10% $21,453 90% $60,502 75% $47,289 $32,775 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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
26849
47289
32775

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
27040
51475
33005
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Detective in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $26,849 to $47,289 with the average base salary of $32,775. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,040 to $51,475 with the average total cash compensation of $33,005.

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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