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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Virginia
- Roanoke$111,420
- Virginia Beach$100,380
- Richmond$99,220
- Charlottesville$94,400
- Lynchburg$91,860
- Blacksburg$84,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $111,420 | $114,050 | $86,340 | $81,621 | 94 |
| Virginia Beach | $100,380 | $93,790 | $71,820 | $74,490 | 98 |
| Richmond | $99,220 | $91,080 | $77,280 | $73,740 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $94,400 | $93,160 | $69,420 | $70,626 | 99 |
| Lynchburg | $91,860 | $96,430 | $61,170 | $68,986 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $84,920 | $77,250 | $66,270 | $64,502 | 93 |
*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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