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

$70,760a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $34.02 an hour or $5,897 a month.

Hourly: $34.02
Vs. national median: -25%
Rank among cities: 212 of 288
Jobs in the area: 540

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $46,510Median: $70,760Highest 10%: $153,700

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$46,510	$22.36
25th	$56,910	$27.36
Median	$70,760	$34.02
75th	$110,800	$53.25
90th	$153,700	$73.88

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Miami, FL	$99,080
Tampa, FL	$92,420
Cape Coral, FL	$76,310
Port St. Lucie, FL	$75,420
Jacksonville, FL	$74,580
Pensacola, FL	$71,680
Lakeland, FL	$69,450
Crestview, FL	$67,750
Gainesville, FL	$66,350
Panama City, FL	$65,040
North Port, FL	$64,320
Palm Bay, FL	$63,130
Ocala, FL	$60,470
Naples, FL	$58,610
Sebastian, FL	$58,410
Tallahassee, FL	$58,410
Deltona, FL	$58,090

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Related jobs in Orlando

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$78,850
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$78,250
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$78,200
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$73,140
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$63,010
Transportation Security Screener	$61,530
Bailiff	$60,950
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$59,860
Animal Control Worker	$54,810
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$48,590

Salaries for every job in Orlando, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $34.02 ($70,760 a year).

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

No: $70,760 against $93,790 nationally, 25% less.

How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $77,060, so Orlando pays 8% less.

Where does Orlando rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

212 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,700 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.