Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Hawaii
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Hawaii earn a median of $113,940 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $113,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Hawaii
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,520; the top 10% earn over $165,030. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
States ranked near Hawaii
Similar jobs in Hawaii
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$83,820 median in Hawaii (broader BLS group)
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,820 median in Hawaii
- Coroners$82,590 median in Hawaii (broader BLS group)
- Compliance Officers$82,590 median in Hawaii
- Private Detectives and Investigators$45,750 median in Hawaii
- Bailiffs$48,940 median in Hawaii
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Hawaii
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Hawaii?
The median is $113,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,520 and the top 10% earn over $165,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Hawaii a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.