Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Alaska
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Alaska earn a median of $114,940 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $114,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,680; the top 10% earn over $183,680. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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- Private Detectives and Investigators$53,440 median in Alaska
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Alaska
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Alaska?
The median is $114,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,680 and the top 10% earn over $183,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.