SOC 33-3021 · Maryland

Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Maryland

Detectives and criminal investigators in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $134,010 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($117,930), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the detectives and criminal investigators average at $130,040 and the median at $126,730 for 1,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,430.

$134Khighest: Baltimore
$118Klowest: Hagerstown
540jobs in these metros
2metro areas
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Maryland

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Baltimore$134,010$128,440$105,750$96,617104
Hagerstown$117,930$98,700$80,970$86,36794

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in other states

Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by city and state

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