Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Florida
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Florida earn a median of $77,060 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,440
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,050; the top 10% earn over $162,450. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Florida
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Florida?
The median is $77,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,050 and the top 10% earn over $162,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.