How much does a Police Detective make in Sioux Falls, SD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Sioux Falls, SD is $32,138. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $26,323 to $46,369, with most professionals earning between $21,028 and $59,326.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $21,028 Sioux Falls,SD March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $26,323 Sioux Falls,SD March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $32,138 Sioux Falls,SD March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $46,369 Sioux Falls,SD March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $59,326 Sioux Falls,SD March 01, 2025
25% $26,323 10% $21,028 90% $59,326 75% $46,369 $32,138 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 Sioux Falls, SD. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $26,323 to $46,369 with the average base salary of $32,138. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $26,516 to $50,475 with the average total cash compensation of $32,359.

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About Sioux Falls, South Dakota    Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and t....More

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