Police Investigator Salary in Houston, TX

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Investigator in Houston, TX is $80,085. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,397 to $88,458, with most professionals earning between $44,382 and $96,081.

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Police Investigator Salary By Level of Education in Houston, TX

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Average Salary Range for Police Investigator in Houston, TX

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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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Police Investigator ranges from $61,397 to $88,458 with the average base salary of $80,085. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,397 to $88,458 with the average total cash compensation of $80,085.

View Average Salary for Police Investigator as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,085 $61,397 - $88,458
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $80,085 $61,397 - $88,458
* 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.

Police Investigator Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,056 - $89,407 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,340 - $89,816 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,371 - $85,539 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,165 - $83,802 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,470 - $79,919 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,203 - $86,738 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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