How much does a Police Investigator make in Dallas, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Investigator in Dallas, TX is $78,513. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,190 to $86,715, with most professionals earning between $43,507 and $94,183.

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What is the average salary for Police Investigator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Investigator in Dallas, TX. The base salary for Police Investigator ranges from $60,190 to $86,715 with the average base salary of $78,513. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,190 to $86,715 with the average total cash compensation of $78,513.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,513 $60,190 - $86,715
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $78,513 $60,190 - $86,715
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Garland, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,190 - $86,715 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Grand Prairie, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,062 - $86,531 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Irving, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,190 - $86,715 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Richardson, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,190 - $86,715 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Mesquite, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,123 - $86,619 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Carrollton, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,159 - $86,671 COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Investigator LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $60,190 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,715
JOB TITLE Police Lieutenant LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $92,319 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,264
JOB TITLE Police Sergeant LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $68,426 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,738
JOB TITLE Criminal Investigator LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $58,447 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,992
JOB TITLE Chief of Police LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $113,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,700
JOB TITLE Police Officer LOCATION Dallas, TX MINIMUM SALARY $60,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,300
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