Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Virginia
Ranked #6 of 51 · VA
20.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $119,620 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $112,760
Employment 3,180
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,730P25 $79,770 Median $112,760P75 $160,760P90 $195,190
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in Virginia earn between $62,730 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 Virginia is $119,620, about 20.3% above the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | $114,050 | $111,420 | 130 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $96,430 | $91,860 | 90 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $93,790 | $100,380 | 460 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $93,160 | $94,400 | 50 |
| Richmond, VA | $91,080 | $99,220 | 490 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $82,690 | $90,670 | 90 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,770 | $88,780 | 80 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $77,250 | $84,920 | 40 |