Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in North Carolina
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in North Carolina earn an average of $76,020 a year. That is $23,410 (24%) less than the U.S. average of $99,430. The best-paying metro area is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $100,380.
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99,430 | $47.80 |
| North Carolina | $76,020 | $36.55 |
| Virginia | $119,620 | $57.51 |
| Tennessee | $87,790 | $42.21 |
| Georgia | $78,140 | $37.57 |
| South Carolina | $77,020 | $37.03 |
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Questions and answers
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in North Carolina?
The average is $76,020 a year, and the median is $63,280. That is $23,410 (24%) less than the U.S. average of $99,430.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$36.55 an hour on average; the median is $30.43.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($100,380), followed by Jacksonville, NC ($95,170). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC ($58,020).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #48 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.