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

$98,690a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $47.45 an hour or $8,224 a month.

Hourly
$47.45
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
71 of 288
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,130Median: $98,690Highest 10%: $116,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$75,130$36.12
25th$85,020$40.88
Median$98,690$47.45
75th$108,000$51.92
90th$116,200$55.86

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Bridgeport, CT$98,620
New Haven, CT$96,790
Waterbury, CT$94,470
Norwich, CT$86,440
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Related jobs in Hartford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$112,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$99,820
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,660
Private Detective and Investigator$77,540
Fire Inspector and Investigator$76,550
Firefighter$75,990
Animal Control Worker$60,560
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$59,740
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,240
Crossing Guard and Flagger$41,140
Salaries for every job in Hartford, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $47.45 ($98,690 a year).

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

Yes: $98,690 against $93,790 nationally, 5% more.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $95,240, so Hartford pays 4% more.

Where does Hartford rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

71 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $75,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,200 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.