Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in California

Median Salary

$124,840

per year

Hourly Rate

$60.02

per hour

Employment

12,610

in California

vs. National Avg

+33.1%

National: $93,790

📊 Compared to the national median of $93,790, California pays 33.1% MORE for Detectives and Criminal Investigators positions.

Purchasing Power

$112,773

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

22%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$78,280

25th

$99,270

Median

$124,840

75th

$136,020

90th

$165,510

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).