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

$57,060a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $27.43 an hour or $4,755 a month.

Hourly
$27.43
Vs. national median
-39%
Rank among cities
274 of 288
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,370Median: $57,060Highest 10%: $149,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,370$22.77
25th$48,350$23.25
Median$57,060$27.43
75th$112,300$53.97
90th$149,300$71.77

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Memphis, TN$78,920
Jackson, MS$68,520
Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in Mississippi Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Gulfport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Transportation Security Screener$65,170
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$62,150
Fire Inspector and Investigator$61,660
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,860
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,050
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,850
Firefighter$41,760
Correctional Officer and Jailer$35,480
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$35,360
Security Guard$30,980
Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $27.43 ($57,060 a year).

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

No: $57,060 against $93,790 nationally, 39% less.

How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $58,640, so Gulfport pays 3% less.

Where does Gulfport rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

274 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,300 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.