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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Washington
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $130,310 | $122,840 | $119,520 | $100,333 | 103 |
| Seattle | $129,420 | $123,820 | $110,880 | $99,725 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $124,400 | $121,100 | $103,880 | $96,293 | 106 |
| Spokane | $114,160 | $107,350 | $106,890 | $89,142 | 100 |
| Yakima | $109,660 | $108,890 | $78,920 | $85,976 | 96 |
| Kennewick | $108,220 | $103,780 | $91,560 | $84,963 | 100 |
| Olympia | $89,230 | $88,790 | $82,500 | $71,603 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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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