How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Phoenix?
$98,860a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $47.53 an hour or $8,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.53
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,360Median: $98,860Highest 10%: $165,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,360 | $30.94 | |
| 25th | $74,800 | $35.96 | |
| Median | $98,860 | $47.53 | |
| 75th | $121,200 | $58.29 | |
| 90th | $165,300 | $79.49 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $108,400 |
| Tucson, AZ | $105,400 |
| Yuma, AZ | $94,520 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $77,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $47.53 ($98,860 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $98,860 against $93,790 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $102,300, so Phoenix pays 3% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
69 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,300 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.