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

$128,400a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $61.75 an hour or $10,700 a month.

Hourly
$61.75
Vs. national median
+37%
Rank among cities
9 of 288
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,160Median: $128,400Highest 10%: $190,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$77,160$37.10
25th$105,800$50.84
Median$128,400$61.75
75th$165,800$79.71
90th$190,000$91.33

Other cities in Maryland

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Washington, DC$156,800
Hagerstown, MD$98,700
Philadelphia, PA$97,580
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Related jobs in Baltimore

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$124,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,100
Fire Inspector and Investigator$98,730
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$79,150
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,530
Firefighter$73,810
Transportation Security Screener$72,240
Correctional Officer and Jailer$64,250
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,770
Bailiff$59,470
Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MD

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $61.75 ($128,400 a year).

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

Yes: $128,400 against $93,790 nationally, 37% more.

How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?

The median in Maryland is $126,700, so Baltimore pays 1% more.

Where does Baltimore rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

9 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $77,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $190,000 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.