How much does a Police Detective make in San Antonio, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in San Antonio, TX is $33,483. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $27,424 to $48,310, with most professionals earning between $21,908 and $61,809.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $21,908 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $27,424 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $33,483 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $48,310 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $61,809 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
25% $27,424 10% $21,908 90% $61,809 75% $48,310 $33,483 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 San Antonio, TX. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $27,424 to $48,310 with the average base salary of $33,483. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,625 to $52,587 with the average total cash compensation of $33,714.

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