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How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in New Haven?

$96,790a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $46.53 an hour or $8,066 a month.

Hourly
$46.53
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
80 of 288
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,340Median: $96,790Highest 10%: $191,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$83,340$40.07
25th$94,710$45.53
Median$96,790$46.53
75th$130,700$62.83
90th$191,400$92.04

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Hartford, CT$98,690
Bridgeport, CT$98,620
Waterbury, CT$94,470
Norwich, CT$86,440
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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,620
Fire Inspector and Investigator$93,430
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,170
Firefighter$79,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,540
Private Detective and Investigator$65,030
Security Guard$45,060
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,460
Protective Service Worker$36,120
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $46.53 ($96,790 a year).

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

Yes: $96,790 against $93,790 nationally, 3% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $95,240, so New Haven pays 2% more.

Where does New Haven rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

80 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $83,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $191,400 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.