Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in New Jersey
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in New Jersey earn a median of $116,300 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,100; the top 10% earn over $165,570. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in New Jersey
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in New Jersey?
The median is $116,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,100 and the top 10% earn over $165,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+24% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.