How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Birmingham?
$79,560a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,030Median: $79,560Highest 10%: $159,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $57,400 | $27.60 | |
| Median | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $111,900 | $53.79 | |
| 90th | $159,700 | $76.76 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Mobile, AL | $98,310 |
| Huntsville, AL | $91,230 |
| Montgomery, AL | $70,710 |
| Daphne, AL | $50,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $38.25 ($79,560 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $79,560 against $93,790 nationally, 15% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $66,290, so Birmingham pays 20% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
153 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,700 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.