Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in New Hampshire
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in New Hampshire earn a median of $89,290 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in New Hampshire
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,690; the top 10% earn over $174,050. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in New Hampshire
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in New Hampshire?
The median is $89,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,690 and the top 10% earn over $174,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Hampshire a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.