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

$55,320a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Florence, SC metro area. That is $26.60 an hour or $4,610 a month.

Hourly
$26.60
Vs. national median
-41%
Rank among cities
282 of 288
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,670Median: $55,320Highest 10%: $144,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,670$24.84
25th$51,670$24.84
Median$55,320$26.60
75th$63,130$30.35
90th$144,900$69.66

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Charleston, SC$78,410
Myrtle Beach, SC$72,060
Charlotte, NC$71,460
Columbia, SC$66,340
Augusta, GA$64,980
Greenville, SC$62,700
Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in South Carolina Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Florence

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$60,380
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$59,510
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,710
Security Guard$39,060
Correctional Officer and Jailer$38,500
Firefighter$32,570
Salaries for every job in Florence, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Florence, SC metro area is $26.60 ($55,320 a year).

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

No: $55,320 against $93,790 nationally, 41% less.

How does Florence compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $62,760, so Florence pays 12% less.

Where does Florence rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

282 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,900 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.