Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Virginia
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Virginia earn an average of $119,620 a year. That is $20,190 (20%) more than the U.S. average of $99,430. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $146,910.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99,430 | $47.80 |
| Virginia | $119,620 | $57.51 |
| District of Columbia | $148,110 | $71.21 |
| Maryland | $130,040 | $62.52 |
| West Virginia | $102,070 | $49.07 |
| Tennessee | $87,790 | $42.21 |
| Kentucky | $86,900 | $41.78 |
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Questions and answers
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Virginia?
The average is $119,620 a year, and the median is $112,760. That is $20,190 (20%) more than the U.S. average of $99,430.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$57.51 an hour on average; the median is $54.21.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($146,910), followed by Roanoke, VA ($111,420). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($84,920).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #6 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.