How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Daphne?
$50,700a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.38
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among cities
- 284 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,380Median: $50,700Highest 10%: $88,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 25th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| Median | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 75th | $61,800 | $29.71 | |
| 90th | $88,420 | $42.51 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Mobile, AL | $98,310 |
| Huntsville, AL | $91,230 |
| Birmingham, AL | $79,560 |
| Montgomery, AL | $70,710 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Daphne, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Daphne?
The median hourly pay in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area is $24.38 ($50,700 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Daphne than the national average?
No: $50,700 against $93,790 nationally, 46% less.
How does Daphne compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $66,290, so Daphne pays 24% less.
Where does Daphne rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
284 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Daphne?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,420 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.