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

$72,460a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Savannah, GA metro area. That is $34.84 an hour or $6,038 a month.

Hourly
$34.84
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
203 of 288
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,040Median: $72,460Highest 10%: $153,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,040$24.54
25th$58,980$28.36
Median$72,460$34.84
75th$112,300$53.97
90th$153,700$73.88

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Brunswick, GA$158,100
Chattanooga, TN$74,600
Warner Robins, GA$74,250
Albany, GA$70,930
Atlanta, GA$69,900
Macon, GA$68,520
Augusta, GA$64,980
Gainesville, GA$62,520
Athens, GA$58,850
Valdosta, GA$55,520
Columbus, GA$50,080
Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in Georgia Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Savannah

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,980
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,340
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,930
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,570
Firefighter$50,470
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,450
Private Detective and Investigator$45,960
Protective Service Worker$42,470
Salaries for every job in Savannah, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Savannah, GA metro area is $34.84 ($72,460 a year).

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

No: $72,460 against $93,790 nationally, 23% less.

How does Savannah compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $65,430, so Savannah pays 11% more.

Where does Savannah rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

203 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,040 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.