How Much Does a Forensic Detective Make in Edinburgh, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Detective in Edinburgh, UK is £45,619, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,337 to £55,091, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £35,337

50TH(Median) £45,619

75TH £55,091

Forensic Detective Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Forensic Detective Salary	£35,337	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Forensic Detective Salary	£45,619	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Forensic Detective Salary	£55,091	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Forensic Detective Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£35,337

Average £45,619/year

£55,091

£2,945

Average £3,802/month

£4,591

£680

Average £877/week

£1,059

£17

Average £22/hour

£26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£55,091	£4,591	£1,059	£26
Average	£45,619	£3,802	£877	£22
25th Percentile	£35,337	£2,945	£680	£17

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Forensic Detective salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Forensic Detective is about £45,619 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,802, and a weekly pay of around £877. Click the switch button below to see more details about Forensic Detective hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Forensic Detectives Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Forensic Detective's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £38,100 - £44,084, while Intermediate make £38,560 - £44,544, Senior earn £39,787 - £45,619, Specialist earn £43,777 - £49,153, Expert can reach £46,608 - £52,122 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Forensic Detective	£42,243
Intermediate Level Forensic Detective	£42,550
Senior Level Forensic Detective	£43,777
Specialist Level Forensic Detective	£47,315
Expert Level Forensic Detective	£50,284

Entry Level	7%
Intermediate Level	7%
Senior Level	4%
Specialist Level	4%
Expert Level	10%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Forensic Detective?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Forensic Detective are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £48,397 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £45,145, and Manchester pays around £42,955 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Forensic Analyst or Forensic Detective?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Forensic Analyst makes less than a Forensic Detective. A Forensic Analyst earns an average annual salary of £39,550. And a Forensic Detective earns an average annual salary of £44,812.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Forensic Analyst	Edinburgh, UK	£26,004 £52,918

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