Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Maryland
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Maryland earn a median of $126,730 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +35% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,200; the top 10% earn over $188,700. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Maryland
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Maryland?
The median is $126,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,200 and the top 10% earn over $188,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+35% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.