Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in New York
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in New York earn a median of $101,240 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,240
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,600
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,130; the top 10% earn over $166,800. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in New York
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in New York?
The median is $101,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,130 and the top 10% earn over $166,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.