Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $47.53 an hour ($98,860 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($93,790). It is 3% lower than the Arizona median ($102,340).
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.94 | $64,360 |
| 25% of workers | $35.96 | $74,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.53 | $98,860 |
| 75% of workers | $58.29 | $121,240 |
| 90% of workers | $79.49 | $165,340 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $108,350 | 730 |
| Tucson | $105,350 | 1,620 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $98,860 | 1,140 |
| Yuma | $94,520 | 790 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $78,610 | 40 |
| Flagstaff | $77,680 | 120 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $74,240 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $85,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $114,520 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $57,280 |
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