Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in District of Columbia
Ranked #1 of 51 · DC
49% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $148,110 ≈ $71/hr
Median annual salary $160,760
Employment 2,980
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $94,220P25 $114,230 Median $160,760P75 $170,810P90 $195,190
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in District of Columbia earn between $94,220 and $195,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean detectives and criminal investigators salary in District of Columbia is $148,110, about 49% above the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $71/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $156,750 | $146,910 | 4,830 |