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

$77,210a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $37.12 an hour or $6,434 a month.

Hourly: $37.12
Vs. national median: -18%
Rank among cities: 177 of 288
Jobs in the area: 630

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $55,030Median: $77,210Highest 10%: $146,700

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$55,030	$26.46
25th	$62,810	$30.20
Median	$77,210	$37.12
75th	$87,460	$42.05
90th	$146,700	$70.54

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Virginia Beach, VA	$93,790
Jacksonville, NC	$92,410
Charlotte, NC	$71,460
Durham, NC	$68,790
Fayetteville, NC	$64,590
Burlington, NC	$63,780
Wilmington, NC	$62,580
Asheville, NC	$62,460
Winston-Salem, NC	$62,260
Greensboro, NC	$61,210
Hickory, NC	$57,220

Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in North Carolina Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$102,600
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$78,470
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$77,210
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$77,120
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$71,950
Transportation Security Screener	$65,940
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$65,860
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$61,710
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$54,070
Protective Service Worker	$47,540

Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $37.12 ($77,210 a year).

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

No: $77,210 against $93,790 nationally, 18% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $63,280, so Raleigh pays 22% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

177 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $55,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,700 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.