Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Delaware
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Delaware earn a median of $122,050 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,830; the top 10% earn over $164,510. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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- Private Detectives and Investigators$55,710 median in Delaware
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Delaware
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Delaware?
The median is $122,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,830 and the top 10% earn over $164,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+30% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.