How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Charlottesville?
$93,160a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $44.79 an hour or $7,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,740Median: $93,160Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 25th | $69,420 | $33.38 | |
| Median | $93,160 | $44.79 | |
| 75th | $112,400 | $54.05 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.44 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Washington, DC | $156,800 |
| Roanoke, VA | $114,100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $96,430 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $93,790 |
| Richmond, VA | $91,080 |
| Kingsport, TN | $84,660 |
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Salaries for every job in Charlottesville, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $44.79 ($93,160 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $93,160 against $93,790 nationally, 1% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $112,800, so Charlottesville pays 17% less.
Where does Charlottesville rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
96 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,100 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.