Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $45.79 an hour ($95,240 a year). About 940 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($93,790). Connecticut ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.98 | $78,990 |
| 25% of workers | $42.49 | $88,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.79 | $95,240 |
| 75% of workers | $49.91 | $103,800 |
| 90% of workers | $62.76 | $130,540 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $98,690 | 340 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $98,620 | 230 |
| New Haven | $96,790 | 180 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $94,470 | 120 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $86,440 | 50 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $82,170 |
| Compliance Officers | $91,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $109,360 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $97,350 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $64,750 |
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