Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Connecticut
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Connecticut earn a median of $95,240 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,240
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,990; the top 10% earn over $130,540. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Connecticut
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Connecticut?
The median is $95,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,990 and the top 10% earn over $130,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.