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Updated: 19 May 2013
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Detective 2013 Total Pay (?
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$35,669 - $99,329
(Median)
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MEDIAN: $51,020
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Salary$37,628 - $99,778  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $5,017  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		$35,669 - $99,329  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 19 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 56

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Detective Tasks

  • Interview suspects, witnesses and victims.
  • May testify in court.
  • Compile, examine, and secure case evidence.
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Companies and Industries for Detective Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range
Police Department$40,252 - $106,990
Government$41,440 - $106,415
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Key Statistics for Detective Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
19%
female alumni
  
Male
81%
male alumni
Salary:$43,470 - $86,476 $40,713 - $82,407
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
16%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
39%
20 years or more
18%
Top Degrees

Salary Range
Bachelor's Degree$40,094 - $75,000
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 88% dental benefits Dental: 70%
vision benefits Vision: 58% employee benefits None: 12%

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Career Path for Detective Jobs

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Detective

Salary Range

$35,669 - $99,329
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Common Future Jobs

Detective

Salary Range

$35,669 - $99,329
payscale
Police Detective
$34,904 - $93,293
Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer
$28,057 - $76,820
Detective or Criminal Investigator
$31,039 - $99,761
 

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Highest Salaries By City

1. Los Angeles, California

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