How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Richmond?
$91,080a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $43.79 an hour or $7,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.79
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,930Median: $91,080Highest 10%: $155,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,930 | $32.18 | |
| 25th | $77,280 | $37.15 | |
| Median | $91,080 | $43.79 | |
| 75th | $115,700 | $55.63 | |
| 90th | $155,900 | $74.97 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Washington, DC | $156,800 |
| Roanoke, VA | $114,100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $96,430 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $93,790 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $93,160 |
| Kingsport, TN | $84,660 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $43.79 ($91,080 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $91,080 against $93,790 nationally, 3% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $112,800, so Richmond pays 19% less.
Where does Richmond rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
110 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,900 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.