Police Investigator Salary in Wilmington, DE

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Investigator in Wilmington, DE is $83,279. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,845 to $91,986, with most professionals earning between $46,152 and $99,913.

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Average Salary Range for Police Investigator in Wilmington, DE

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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 Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Police Investigator ranges from $63,845 to $91,986 with the average base salary of $83,279. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,845 to $91,986 with the average total cash compensation of $83,279.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,279 $63,845 - $91,986
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $83,279 $63,845 - $91,986
* 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 Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,274 - $92,603 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Newark, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,225 - $92,533 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,225 - $92,533 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,200 - $92,497 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,234 - $92,546 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,151 - $92,427 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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