Police Detective salary in US South Region

Average salary
$69,000/yr
Based on 793 income tax records
$40,000
$116,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$51K
 
$62K
 
$73K
 
$72K
 
$70K
$40,000
$116,000
How much do Police Detectives make?
The average total salary for a Police Detective is $69,000 per year. This is based on data from 793 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Police Detective and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Police Detective salary can vary between $40,000 to $116,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Police Detective salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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District Of Columbia, US South Region
11 income tax records
$115,500/yr
$86K – $139K
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City Of Tampa, US South Region
13 income tax records
$105,000/yr
$82K – $129K
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City Of Austin, US South Region
13 income tax records
$102,500/yr
$86K – $174K
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City Of Dallas, US South Region
10 income tax records
$95,000/yr
$68K – $114K
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Baltimore City Council, US South Region
18 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$75K – $113K
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City Of San Antonio, US South Region
29 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$74K – $102K
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City Of El Paso, US South Region
10 income tax records
$67,000/yr
$59K – $71K
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City Of Charlotte, US South Region
10 income tax records
$65,000/yr
$47K – $74K

Police Detective demographics in US South Region

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36% are single
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64% are married
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57% have kids
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73% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Police Detectives in US South Region

793 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a police detective in US South Region is $69,000 per year. Police detective salaries in US South Region can vary between $40,000 to $116,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 793 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as police detective.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for police detectives in US South Region: District of Columbia ($115,500 a year), City of Tampa ($105,000 a year), and City of Austin ($102,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for police detectives in US South Region: Philadelphia Metro Area, PA ($111,500 a year), Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($99,500 a year), and Austin Metro Area, TX ($98,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.