Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in New York
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in New York earn an average of $105,880 a year. That is $6,450 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $99,430. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $113,870.
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New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99,430 | $47.80 |
| New York | $105,880 | $50.91 |
| Massachusetts | $118,130 | $56.80 |
| New Jersey | $116,540 | $56.03 |
| Vermont | $104,220 | $50.10 |
| Connecticut | $101,890 | $48.99 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,760 | $48.93 |
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Questions and answers
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in New York?
The average is $105,880 a year, and the median is $101,240. That is $6,450 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $99,430.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$50.91 an hour on average; the median is $48.67.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($113,870), followed by Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($112,730). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Glens Falls, NY ($83,530).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #13 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.