Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Average Hourly Pay
$46.71
46.0%Above national average
Range: $44.49 – $48.94
Average Annual Pay
$97,166
46.0%Above national average
Range: $92,539 – $101,793
How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$39.70/hr
Range: $37.82 – $41.60
Annual Rate
$82,591
Range: $78,658 – $86,524
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$46.71/hr
Range: $44.49 – $48.94
Annual Rate
$97,166
Range: $92,539 – $101,793
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$53.72/hr
Range: $51.16 – $56.28
Annual Rate
$111,741
Range: $106,420 – $117,062
Detectives and Criminal Investigators job description
Detectives and Criminal Investigators professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
Responsibilities
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
Skills
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
Qualifications
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience
