Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Alabama
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Alabama earn a median of $66,290 a year, −29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,060; the top 10% earn over $150,780. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Alabama
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Alabama?
The median is $66,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,060 and the top 10% earn over $150,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−29% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.