How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Montgomery?
$70,710a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $34.00 an hour or $5,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.00
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 214 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,300Median: $70,710Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $55,360 | $26.62 | |
| Median | $70,710 | $34.00 | |
| 75th | $97,470 | $46.86 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.44 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Mobile, AL | $98,310 |
| Huntsville, AL | $91,230 |
| Birmingham, AL | $79,560 |
| Daphne, AL | $50,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $50,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Montgomery, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $34.00 ($70,710 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $70,710 against $93,790 nationally, 25% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $66,290, so Montgomery pays 7% more.
Where does Montgomery rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
214 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,100 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.