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

$86,440a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area. That is $41.56 an hour or $7,203 a month.

Hourly
$41.56
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
126 of 288
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,900Median: $86,440Highest 10%: $122,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$70,900$34.09
25th$82,900$39.86
Median$86,440$41.56
75th$94,600$45.48
90th$122,300$58.78

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Hartford, CT$98,690
Bridgeport, CT$98,620
New Haven, CT$96,790
Waterbury, CT$94,470
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Related jobs in Norwich

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$103,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$91,750
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$79,580
Fire Inspector and Investigator$78,760
Correctional Officer and Jailer$64,750
Firefighter$62,850
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$45,370
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,670
Lifeguard$36,430
Security Guard$35,510
Salaries for every job in Norwich, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area is $41.56 ($86,440 a year).

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

No: $86,440 against $93,790 nationally, 8% less.

How does Norwich compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $95,240, so Norwich pays 9% less.

Where does Norwich rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

126 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $70,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,300 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.