How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Honolulu?
$140,800a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $67.67 an hour or $11,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.67
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,470Median: $140,800Highest 10%: $165,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,470 | $46.38 | |
| 25th | $110,700 | $53.21 | |
| Median | $140,800 | $67.67 | |
| 75th | $142,100 | $68.32 | |
| 90th | $165,000 | $79.34 |
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Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Honolulu, HIFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $67.67 ($140,800 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $140,800 against $93,790 nationally, 50% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $113,900, so Honolulu pays 24% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
5 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,000 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.