Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Georgia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Georgia

Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Georgia earn a median salary of $65,325 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -30.2% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 4,810 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $49,150 to $155,110 depending on location.

$65,325 Avg median salary in Georgia
$155,110 Highest paying metro
$49,150 Lowest paying metro
4,810 Employed in Georgia

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      Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Georgia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Brunswick, GA $155,110 $143,370 $168,020 220
      Albany, GA $69,280 $52,830 $71,510 70
      Gainesville, GA $66,760 $61,830 $74,500 80
      Warner Robins, GA $66,580 $57,240 $73,440 60
      Savannah, GA $65,800 $56,470 $114,990 170
      Atlanta, GA $65,320 $55,000 $79,460 2,950
      Macon, GA $65,320 $59,520 $72,190 220
      Augusta, GA-SC $60,010 $55,720 $81,520 180
      Middle Georgia $59,950 $48,640 $69,280 120
      North Georgia $59,210 $50,150 $63,950 150
      Hinesville, GA $56,480 $51,310 $90,690 40
      Athens, GA $54,820 $43,040 $64,460 70
      East Georgia $50,920 $44,130 $65,000 70
      Columbus, GA-AL $50,580 $50,580 $81,850 150
      South Georgia $49,910 $44,860 $59,700 210
      Valdosta, GA $49,150 $46,370 $52,500 50

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