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How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Anchorage?

$125,200a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $60.21 an hour or $10,440 a month.

Hourly
$60.21
Vs. national median
+34%
Rank among cities
13 of 288
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,180Median: $125,200Highest 10%: $183,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$72,180$34.70
25th$92,120$44.29
Median$125,200$60.21
75th$178,700$85.93
90th$183,700$88.31

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Related jobs in Anchorage

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$161,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$115,000
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,480
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$86,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$73,500
Correctional Officer and Jailer$68,850
Firefighter$64,810
Security Guard$46,720
Protective Service Worker$45,000
School Bus Monitor$33,990
Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Anchorage?

The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $60.21 ($125,200 a year).

Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Anchorage than the national average?

Yes: $125,200 against $93,790 nationally, 34% more.

How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?

The median in Alaska is $114,900, so Anchorage pays 9% more.

Where does Anchorage rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

13 of 288 metro areas with data.

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Anchorage?

The lowest-paid 10% make $72,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,700 or more.

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.