Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,110 or more. The middle half of detectives and criminal investigators in Worcester earn between $83,780 and $120,430.
- $74K10th
- $84K25th
- $89KMedian
- $120K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,540 | $8,712 | $50.26 |
| Median | $89,270 | $7,439 | $42.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,780 | $6,982 | $40.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,430 | $10,036 | $57.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Detectives and criminal investigators in Worcester earn 12% less than the Massachusetts average ($118,130) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($99,430). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $93,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $104,540 | $89,270 | $74,090 | $164,110 | 80 |
| Massachusetts | $118,130 | $110,150 | $76,150 | $179,030 | 1,300 |
| United States | $99,430 | $93,790 | $55,390 | $160,540 | 114,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $104,540, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $77,467 a year, or $6,456 a month and $2,979 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for detectives and criminal investigators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $104,540 buys what about $101,967 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 4th of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($122,300).
- Springfield$122,300
- Boston$120,230
- Barnstable$106,290
- Worcester$104,540
All Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for detectives and criminal investigators
Brunswick, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,490).
- Brunswick, GA$148,490
- Washington, DC$146,910
- San Jose, CA$144,580
- Oxnard, CA$138,040
- San Francisco, CA$135,460
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Worcester: questions
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make an hour in Worcester?
$50.26 an hour on average, and $42.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level detectives and criminal investigators salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the detectives and criminal investigators take-home pay in Worcester?
About $77,467 a year ($6,456 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,540. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do detectives and criminal investigators earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($99,430).
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; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.31, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.31).
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