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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$110,140
- Allentown$105,870
- Pittsburgh$102,630
- York$102,580
- Erie$98,470
- Reading$94,520
- Lancaster$94,400
- State College$92,510
- Harrisburg$88,190
- Scranton$86,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $110,140 | $97,580 | $97,580 | $82,932 | 103 |
| Allentown | $105,870 | $94,800 | $79,190 | $80,059 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $102,630 | $95,120 | $82,220 | $77,879 | 95 |
| York | $102,580 | $96,070 | $63,420 | $77,846 | 96 |
| Erie | $98,470 | $96,470 | $86,490 | $75,081 | 91 |
| Reading | $94,520 | $95,190 | $90,660 | $72,423 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $94,400 | $97,190 | $93,130 | $72,342 | 98 |
| State College | $92,510 | $90,250 | $77,380 | $71,071 | 97 |
| Harrisburg | $88,190 | $80,770 | $70,450 | $68,164 | 99 |
| Scranton | $86,610 | $81,500 | $69,320 | $67,101 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. 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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