Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Virginia
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Virginia earn a median of $112,760 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $112,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,180
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,730; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Virginia
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Virginia?
The median is $112,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,730 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.