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Detective salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Detective roles in United States, updated Oct 18, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Detective postings in United States

DetectiveLake County Government · United States · $90.7K–$102K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026Apply
DetectiveBuncombe County · Asheville, NC · $24.18–$28.84/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
Senior Detective, Criminal InvestigationsCity of Steamboat · Steamboat Springs, CO · $45.62–$58.96/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
DetectiveEmerson College · Boston, MA · $31.00–$38.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
DetectiveCity of Steamboat · Steamboat Springs, CO · $45.62–$58.96/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Massachusetts$34.50/hr ($71.8K/yr) median · $34.50–$34.50/hr typical · 3 postings
Boston, MA$34.50/hr ($71.8K/yr) median · $34.50–$34.50/hr typical · 3 postings

The median posted base pay for Detective jobs in United States is $46.32/hr ($96.3K/yr), from 9 job postings with pay at 6 companies.

The middle half of postings list $34.50–$48.89/hr. The top 10% list $109K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $55.1K or less.

The median here is $46.32/hr ($96.3K/yr), against $46.32/hr ($96.3K/yr) across all 9 postings for the role.

9 open postings at 6 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.