How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Georgia?
$65,430a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Georgia. That is $31.46 an hour or $5,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.46
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,790Median: $65,430Highest 10%: $149,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| Median | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| 75th | $79,220 | $38.09 | |
| 90th | $149,000 | $71.65 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Brunswick, GA | $158,100 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $74,600 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $74,250 |
| Savannah, GA | $72,460 |
| Albany, GA | $70,930 |
| Atlanta, GA | $69,900 |
| Macon, GA | $68,520 |
| Augusta, GA | $64,980 |
| Gainesville, GA | $62,520 |
| Hinesville, GA | $60,150 |
| Athens, GA | $58,850 |
| Valdosta, GA | $55,520 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 43. Kentucky | $71,670 |
| 44. Indiana | $70,340 |
| 45. Alabama | $66,290 |
| 46. Georgia | $65,430 |
| 47. North Carolina | $63,280 |
| 48. South Carolina | $62,760 |
| 49. Louisiana | $60,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $31.46 ($65,430 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $65,430 against $93,790 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Georgia rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Georgia ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA, with a median of $158,100 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.