Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for detectives and criminal investigators in Washington only, where the average is $146,910 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the detectives and criminal investigators average at $148,110 and the median at $160,760 for 2,980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,430.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$146,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$146,910	$156,750	$110,700	$102,160	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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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