How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Florida?
$77,060a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Florida. That is $37.05 an hour or $6,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.05
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,050Median: $77,060Highest 10%: $162,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,050 | $24.06 | |
| 25th | $60,790 | $29.23 | |
| Median | $77,060 | $37.05 | |
| 75th | $120,200 | $57.78 | |
| 90th | $162,500 | $78.10 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $99,080 |
| Tampa, FL | $92,420 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $76,310 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $75,420 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $74,580 |
| Pensacola, FL | $71,680 |
| Orlando, FL | $70,760 |
| Lakeland, FL | $69,450 |
| Crestview, FL | $67,750 |
| Gainesville, FL | $66,350 |
| Panama City, FL | $65,040 |
| North Port, FL | $64,320 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $63,130 |
| Ocala, FL | $60,470 |
| Sebring, FL | $59,890 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $59,240 |
| Naples, FL | $58,610 |
| Sebastian, FL | $58,410 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $58,410 |
| Deltona, FL | $58,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 36. Utah | $78,920 |
| 37. South Dakota | $77,730 |
| 38. Tennessee | $77,090 |
| 39. Florida | $77,060 |
| 40. Kansas | $75,740 |
| 41. Missouri | $75,650 |
| 42. Idaho | $72,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $37.05 ($77,060 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $77,060 against $93,790 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Florida rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Florida ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $99,080 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.