Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Washington, WA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $56.78 – $62.46
Average Annual Pay
Range: $118,102 – $129,913
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:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$50.68/hr
Range: $48.26 – $53.09
Annual Rate
$105,407
Range: $100,387 – $110,426
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$59.62/hr
Range: $56.78 – $62.46
Annual Rate
$124,008
Range: $118,102 – $129,913
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$68.56/hr
Range: $65.30 – $71.83
Annual Rate
$142,609
Range: $135,817 – $149,400
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.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

