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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in New York
- New York$113,870
- Kiryas Joel$112,730
- Buffalo$101,260
- Watertown$100,370
- Rochester$99,670
- Albany$97,430
- Syracuse$95,600
- Utica$94,050
- Binghamton$91,760
- Kingston$86,770
- Glens Falls$83,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $113,870 | $106,440 | $78,210 | $83,154 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $112,730 | $111,860 | $106,110 | $82,420 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $101,260 | $95,150 | $83,850 | $75,039 | 96 |
| Watertown | $100,370 | $106,110 | $88,390 | $74,466 | 88 |
| Rochester | $99,670 | $107,660 | $78,300 | $74,016 | 97 |
| Albany | $97,430 | $99,010 | $77,110 | $72,574 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $95,600 | $98,390 | $71,690 | $71,397 | 96 |
| Utica | $94,050 | $90,430 | $74,930 | $70,399 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $91,760 | $91,470 | $70,390 | $68,926 | 93 |
| Kingston | $86,770 | $87,990 | $71,210 | $65,705 | 101 |
| Glens Falls | $83,530 | $79,560 | $59,490 | $63,604 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. 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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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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