Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Washington
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Washington earn a median of $115,790 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,500; the top 10% earn over $162,860. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Washington
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Washington?
The median is $115,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,500 and the top 10% earn over $162,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.