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How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Myrtle Beach?

$72,060a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area. That is $34.64 an hour or $6,005 a month.

Hourly
$34.64
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
206 of 288
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,340Median: $72,060Highest 10%: $95,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,340$29.49
25th$62,620$30.11
Median$72,060$34.64
75th$73,590$35.38
90th$95,910$46.11

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Charleston, SC$78,410
Charlotte, NC$71,460
Columbia, SC$66,340
Augusta, GA$64,980
Greenville, SC$62,700
Florence, SC$55,320
Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in South Carolina Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Myrtle Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$87,280
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$62,070
Correctional Officer and Jailer$58,950
Private Detective and Investigator$49,740
Firefighter$45,890
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,520
Security Guard$31,480
Lifeguard$30,270
Salaries for every job in Myrtle Beach, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area is $34.64 ($72,060 a year).

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

No: $72,060 against $93,790 nationally, 23% less.

How does Myrtle Beach compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $62,760, so Myrtle Beach pays 15% more.

Where does Myrtle Beach rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

206 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,910 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.