Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in North Carolina
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in North Carolina earn a median of $63,280 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,360
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,260; the top 10% earn over $137,550. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in North Carolina
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in North Carolina?
The median is $63,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,260 and the top 10% earn over $137,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−33% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.