How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Vallejo?
$108,400a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Vallejo, CA metro area. That is $52.13 an hour or $9,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.13
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,460Median: $108,400Highest 10%: $175,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,460 | $42.53 | |
| 25th | $96,880 | $46.58 | |
| Median | $108,400 | $52.13 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $63.00 | |
| 90th | $175,700 | $84.45 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| San Jose, CA | $158,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $153,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $133,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $127,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $127,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $126,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $124,800 |
| El Centro, CA | $124,000 |
| Stockton, CA | $113,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $109,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $109,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $106,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $104,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $96,760 |
| Visalia, CA | $85,740 |
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Salaries for every job in Vallejo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Vallejo?
The median hourly pay in the Vallejo, CA metro area is $52.13 ($108,400 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Vallejo than the national average?
Yes: $108,400 against $93,790 nationally, 16% more.
How does Vallejo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,800, so Vallejo pays 13% less.
Where does Vallejo rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
36 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Vallejo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,700 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.