How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Seattle?
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $59.53 an hour or $10,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.53
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,790 | $42.69 | |
| 25th | $110,900 | $53.31 | |
| Median | $123,800 | $59.53 | |
| 75th | $150,000 | $72.13 | |
| 90th | $177,700 | $85.41 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Bellingham, WA | $122,800 |
| Bremerton, WA | $121,100 |
| Portland, OR | $119,400 |
| Spokane, WA | $107,400 |
| Kennewick, WA | $103,800 |
| Olympia, WA | $88,790 |
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How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $59.53 ($123,800 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $123,800 against $93,790 nationally, 32% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $115,800, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
16 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,700 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.