Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Pennsylvania
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $97,580 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,370
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,770; the top 10% earn over $154,360. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $97,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,770 and the top 10% earn over $154,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.