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Detective: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Detective salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Detective make in United States of America?
$37,622/ Annual
Based on 1301 salaries
The average Detective in United States of America is $37,622 per year or $19.04 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $36,602 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $42,857 per year.
Median$37,622
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Low$36,602
High$42,857
Detective: Average Salary in United States of America
Arizona$66,597
Virginia$58,091
North Carolina$46,469
Washington$40,758
Delaware$39,520
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