Occupation Salary Profile

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

SOC Code: 33-3021

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Excludes ā€œPrivate Detectives and Investigatorsā€ (33-9021).

National Median (BLS)
$78,280
ā–¼ -0.09% Nominal ā–¼ -3.24% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$83,000
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
48,780
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Detectives and Criminal Investigators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $49,490
25th Percentile $61,110
National Median (50th Percentile) $78,280
75th Percentile $99,030
90th Percentile $124,420
P10: $49,490 P50 (Median): $78,280 P90: $124,420