Detective Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Detective make in Boston, MA? The average Detective salary in Boston, MA is $44,410 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $35,905 and $63,729. 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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What is a 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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Unarmed Security Officer

Schaad Detective Agency, Inc. - Harrisburg , PA

Schaad Detective Agency, Security & Private Investigation Services Your security has been our business since 1972. Schaad Detective Agency Inc., in York, Pennsylvania, provides comprehensive security ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Police Officer - Detective/Lateral

City of Rawlins - Rawlins , WY

Detective Position Opening The Rawlins Police Department is pleased to announce a lateral opportunity for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the role of detective. The initiative aims to ...

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Asset Protection Detective, Oakland - Full Time

Macy's - Troy , MI

As an Asset Protection Detective, you will have the opportunity to receive expert training and develop your skills in this role. You will create and foster relationships with store teams and law ...

JobGet - 30 days ago

DETECTIVE

Clear Creek County, Colorado - Georgetown , CO

JOB SUMMARY : Under limited supervision of the Detective Sergeant of Investigations and/or the Investigations Captain, this position is responsible for investigating crimes in the County

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Splunk Threat Detection Engineer

Proficio - Carlsbad , CA

DESCRIPTION Proficio is an award-winning managed detection and response (MDR) services provider. We provide 24/7 security monitoring, investigation, alerting and response services to organizations in ...

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Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - Detection

Abnormal Security - New York , NY

The team's mission revolves around empowering our detection team with high-quality data and cutting-edge tools, ensuring that all misclassifications can be easily assessed and analyzed. The strategic ...

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What does a Detective do?

Common responsibilities of a Detective

Assist in training and promoting awareness in various areas of operations and shrink control.

October 05, 2022

Communicate effectively to customers/law enforcement and assigned Loss Prevention Representative thru the use of verbal interaction and required written reports.

December 25, 2022

Prepare investigative and activity reports, maintain records and respond to correspondence.

March 15, 2023

Works on special assignments, investigations, and surveillance as directed by management, Apprehend and recover stolen merchandise.

April 04, 2023

Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of Customer actions and behavior.

April 17, 2023

Testify in court concerning any case, criminal or civil, wherein the company is a party of interest to which the Asset Protection / Loss Prevention Detective is summoned.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Detective in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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35905

63729

44410

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36167

69684

45094

What is the average salary for Detective in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Detective in Boston, MA. The base salary for Detective ranges from $35,905 to $63,729 with the average base salary of $44,410. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,167 to $69,684 with the average total cash compensation of $45,094.

View Average Salary for Detective as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,410	$35,905 - $63,729
Bonus	$685	$261 - $5,955
Total Pay	$45,094	$36,167 - $69,684

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Detective Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,088 - $64,053	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,088 - $64,053	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,088 - $64,053	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,088 - $64,053	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,088 - $64,053	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,088 - $64,053	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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