How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Delaware?
$122,100a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Delaware. That is $58.68 an hour or $10,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.68
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,830Median: $122,100Highest 10%: $164,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,830 | $31.65 | |
| 25th | $71,670 | $34.46 | |
| Median | $122,100 | $58.68 | |
| 75th | $150,000 | $72.11 | |
| 90th | $164,500 | $79.09 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 1. District of Columbia | $160,800 |
| 2. Maryland | $126,700 |
| 3. California | $124,800 |
| 4. Delaware | $122,100 |
| 5. New Jersey | $116,300 |
| 6. Washington | $115,800 |
| 7. Alaska | $114,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $58.68 ($122,100 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $122,100 against $93,790 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Delaware rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Delaware ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $97,580 a year.
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.