How much does a Detective make?
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$66,168
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Detective is $66,168 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $60,885 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,283 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Manager | $57,349 /yr |
| Senior Restaurant Manager | $66,953 /yr |
| Team Lead Restaurant Manager | $63,830 /yr |
Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are Criminal Investigator Salaries with median pay of $64,697, Investigator Salaries with median pay of $58,872, Loss Prevention Salaries with median pay of $42,106, Police Officer Salaries with median pay of $59,070.
Top Paying Companies
For a Detective in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Detective in United States. Employers include Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and Kansas City Police Department - Missouri.
Top Paying Companies
For Detective in United States
| 1 | Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC | $92,569 | |
| 2 | Metropolitan Nashville Police Department | $92,238 | |
| 3 | Kansas City Police Department - Missouri | $90,251 | |
| 4 | New York Police Department | $88,418 | |
| 5 | Chicago Police Department | $87,973 | |
| 6 | Gwinnett County Police Department | $87,201 | |
| 7 | St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department | $85,846 | |
| 8 | PSCU | $85,807 | |
| 9 | US Army | $84,820 | |
| 10 | Baltimore Police Department | $82,893 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Detective in United States
The top 4 paying industries for a Detective in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $87,973, Financial Services with a median total pay of $85,807, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $74,986 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $73,685.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$87,973
1% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Detective are Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and Kansas City Police Department - Missouri.
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What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
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Detective pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Detective is $60,885 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Detective salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 706 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Detective employees.
The highest salary for a Detective in United States is $93,697 per year.
The lowest salary for a Detective in United States is $39,564 per year.
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