How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Alabama?
$66,290a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Alabama. That is $31.87 an hour or $5,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.87
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,060Median: $66,290Highest 10%: $150,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,060 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $49,860 | $23.97 | |
| Median | $66,290 | $31.87 | |
| 75th | $92,610 | $44.52 | |
| 90th | $150,800 | $72.49 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mobile, AL | $98,310 |
| Huntsville, AL | $91,230 |
| Birmingham, AL | $79,560 |
| Auburn, AL | $72,420 |
| Montgomery, AL | $70,710 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $64,140 |
| Anniston, AL | $61,140 |
| Daphne, AL | $50,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 42. Idaho | $72,520 |
| 43. Kentucky | $71,670 |
| 44. Indiana | $70,340 |
| 45. Alabama | $66,290 |
| 46. Georgia | $65,430 |
| 47. North Carolina | $63,280 |
| 48. South Carolina | $62,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $31.87 ($66,290 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $66,290 against $93,790 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Alabama rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Alabama ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Mobile, AL, with a median of $98,310 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.