As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Texas is $34,585. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $28,328 to $49,898, with most professionals earning between $22,632 and $63,840.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $22,632 | TX | February 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $28,328 | TX | February 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $34,585 | TX | February 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $49,898 | TX | February 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $63,840 | TX | February 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 Abbott, TX | Avg. Salary $31,370 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Abernathy, TX | Avg. Salary $31,405 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Abilene, TX | Avg. Salary $31,582 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Ace, TX | Avg. Salary $33,807 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Ackerly, TX | Avg. Salary $31,264 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Addison, TX | Avg. Salary $34,867 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Adkins, TX | Avg. Salary $33,313 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Adrian, TX | Avg. Salary $31,829 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Afton, TX | Avg. Salary $31,264 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
| Location Agua Dulce, TX | Avg. Salary $32,889 | Date Updated February 01, 2025 |
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