How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in New York?
$101,200a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in New York. That is $48.67 an hour or $8,437 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.67
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,130Median: $101,200Highest 10%: $166,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 25th | $77,470 | $37.25 | |
| Median | $101,200 | $48.67 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.03 | |
| 90th | $166,800 | $80.19 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $111,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $107,700 |
| New York, NY | $106,400 |
| Watertown, NY | $106,100 |
| Albany, NY | $99,010 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,390 |
| Buffalo, NY | $95,150 |
| Binghamton, NY | $91,470 |
| Utica, NY | $90,430 |
| Kingston, NY | $87,990 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $79,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 12. Vermont | $106,300 |
| 13. Colorado | $105,500 |
| 14. Arizona | $102,300 |
| 15. New York | $101,200 |
| 16. Nebraska | $100,500 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $97,580 |
| 18. Connecticut | $95,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.67 ($101,200 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $101,200 against $93,790 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New York rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
New York ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $111,900 a year.
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.