How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Syracuse?
$98,390a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $47.30 an hour or $8,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.30
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,170Median: $98,390Highest 10%: $131,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| 25th | $71,690 | $34.47 | |
| Median | $98,390 | $47.30 | |
| 75th | $111,600 | $53.67 | |
| 90th | $131,700 | $63.33 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $111,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $107,700 |
| New York, NY | $106,400 |
| Watertown, NY | $106,100 |
| Albany, NY | $99,010 |
| Buffalo, NY | $95,150 |
| Binghamton, NY | $91,470 |
| Utica, NY | $90,430 |
| Kingston, NY | $87,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $47.30 ($98,390 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $98,390 against $93,790 nationally, 5% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,200, so Syracuse pays 3% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
73 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,700 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.