Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Georgia
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Georgia earn a median of $65,430 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,070
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,790; the top 10% earn over $149,030. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Georgia
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Georgia?
The median is $65,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,790 and the top 10% earn over $149,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−30% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.