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Detective salaries in Boston, MA
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Detective roles in Boston, MA, updated Oct 18, 2026.
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- Median base pay$34.50/hr$71,800 a year full-time
- Typical range$34.50–$34.50/hrMiddle half of postings
- Top 10%$34.52/hrand above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Detective postings in Boston, MA
- DetectiveEmerson College · Boston, MA · $31.00–$38.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
- DetectiveEmerson · Boston, MA · $31.00–$38.00/hr · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- DetectiveEmerson · Boston, MA · $31.00–$38.00/hr · Posted Jun 20, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Detective make in Boston, MA?
The median posted base pay for Detective jobs in Boston, MA is $34.50/hr ($71.8K/yr), from 3 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Detective pay range in Boston, MA?
The middle half of postings list $34.50–$34.50/hr. The top 10% list $71.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $71.8K or less.
How does Boston, MA pay compare with all Detective jobs?
The median here is $34.50/hr ($71.8K/yr), against $46.32/hr ($96.3K/yr) across all 9 postings for the role.
How many Detective jobs in Boston, MA list pay?
3 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.