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

$68,520a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area. That is $32.94 an hour or $5,710 a month.

Hourly
$32.94
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
222 of 288
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,640Median: $68,520Highest 10%: $86,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$55,640$26.75
25th$61,020$29.34
Median$68,520$32.94
75th$76,930$36.99
90th$86,690$41.68

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

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
Augusta, GA$64,980
Gainesville, GA$62,520
Athens, GA$58,850
Valdosta, GA$55,520
Columbus, GA$50,080
Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in Georgia Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Macon

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,720
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$57,990
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,810
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,630
Firefighter$45,660
Security Guard$33,940
Crossing Guard and Flagger$32,370
Salaries for every job in Macon, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area is $32.94 ($68,520 a year).

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

No: $68,520 against $93,790 nationally, 27% less.

How does Macon compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $65,430, so Macon pays 5% more.

Where does Macon rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

222 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $55,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,690 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.