Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $31.87 an hour ($66,290 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.
That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($93,790). Alabama ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.70 | $43,060 |
| 25% of workers | $23.97 | $49,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.87 | $66,290 |
| 75% of workers | $44.52 | $92,610 |
| 90% of workers | $72.49 | $150,780 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $98,310 | 100 |
| Huntsville | $91,230 | 240 |
| Birmingham | $79,560 | 230 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $72,420 | 40 |
| Montgomery | $70,710 | 220 |
| Tuscaloosa | $64,140 | 40 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $61,140 | 30 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $50,700 | 50 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for detectives and criminal investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $51,270 |
| Compliance Officers | $72,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $75,970 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,050 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $87,110 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $46,810 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $46,660 |
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