Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Alabama
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Alabama earn a median salary of $68,182 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.1% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 1,200 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $46,910 to $107,240 depending on location.
$68,182
Avg median salary in Alabama
$107,240
Highest paying metro
$46,910
Lowest paying metro
1,200
Employed in Alabama
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, AL | $107,240 | $65,540 | $146,490 | 100 |
| Huntsville, AL | $90,010 | $62,880 | $147,850 | 200 |
| Birmingham, AL | $76,580 | $55,570 | $130,460 | 230 |
| Daphne, AL | $69,350 | $55,730 | $82,580 | 50 |
| Auburn, AL | $69,320 | $61,350 | $75,900 | 40 |
| Montgomery, AL | $69,320 | $56,770 | $91,260 | 220 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $64,140 | $56,090 | $78,110 | 40 |
| Anniston, AL | $61,140 | $55,990 | $75,990 | 30 |
| Northwest Alabama | $56,600 | $48,510 | $71,070 | 40 |
| Southwest Alabama | $54,540 | $49,060 | $64,590 | 50 |
| Northeast Alabama | $53,030 | $45,920 | $60,610 | 140 |
| Southeast Alabama | $46,910 | $42,030 | $61,450 | 60 |