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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Georgia
- Brunswick$148,490
- Savannah$86,440
- Atlanta$78,150
- Hinesville$77,400
- Columbus$76,080
- Augusta$74,750
- Macon$73,850
- Warner Robins$72,140
- Albany$71,230
- Gainesville$67,910
- Athens$58,830
- Valdosta$54,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | $148,490 | $158,060 | $144,890 | $106,098 | 88 |
| Savannah | $86,440 | $72,460 | $58,980 | $66,076 | 95 |
| Atlanta | $78,150 | $69,900 | $59,180 | $60,657 | 100 |
| Hinesville | $77,400 | $60,150 | $60,150 | $60,167 | 94 |
| Columbus | $76,080 | $50,080 | $50,080 | $59,304 | 89 |
| Augusta | $74,750 | $64,980 | $57,060 | $58,435 | 92 |
| Macon | $73,850 | $68,520 | $61,020 | $57,847 | 89 |
| Warner Robins | $72,140 | $74,250 | $58,060 | $56,729 | 94 |
| Albany | $71,230 | $70,930 | $52,760 | $56,134 | 88 |
| Gainesville | $67,910 | $62,520 | $60,110 | $53,964 | 97 |
| Athens | $58,830 | $58,850 | $47,090 | $47,263 | 93 |
| Valdosta | $54,960 | $55,520 | $47,340 | $44,346 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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