Police Identification and Records Officers Salary in District of Columbia
Police Identification and Records Officers in District of Columbia earn a median of $160,760 a year, +71% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Detectives and Criminal Investigators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $160,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +71% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,980
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,220; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Police Identification and Records Officers pay in District of Columbia
How much do police identification and records officers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $160,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,220 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for police identification and records officers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+71% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.