The average salary for a detective in Wisconsin is around $81,850 per year.
Avg Salary
Detectives earn an average yearly salary of $81,850.
Wages typically start from $61,320 and go up to $102,000.
32% above national average Updated in 2021
Detective earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Detective salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
New Jersey | $99,880 |
New York | $99,630 |
Hawaii | $99,580 |
Colorado | $97,980 |
Massachusetts | $97,980 |
Illinois | $97,300 |
Connecticut | $94,670 |
Virginia | $93,520 |
Vermont | $91,580 |
Arizona | $91,350 |
Puerto Rico | $88,880 |
Montana | $83,640 |
Michigan | $81,850 |
Wisconsin | $81,850 |
Texas | $81,170 |
New Hampshire | $80,140 |
Iowa | $78,710 |
Minnesota | $78,670 |
Pennsylvania | $78,540 |
Nevada | $78,330 |
Rhode Island | $78,330 |
West Virginia | $78,250 |
Ohio | $77,580 |
Delaware | $77,480 |
New Mexico | $77,480 |
Maine | $76,910 |
North Dakota | $76,730 |
Nebraska | $73,550 |
Utah | $69,010 |
Wyoming | $68,730 |
Florida | $67,930 |
Idaho | $64,610 |
Kentucky | $64,610 |
South Dakota | $63,960 |
Alabama | $62,380 |
Oklahoma | $61,190 |
Tennessee | $61,190 |
Indiana | $60,850 |
Georgia | $60,550 |
Missouri | $60,520 |
Kansas | $60,500 |
Louisiana | $57,660 |
North Carolina | $55,910 |
South Carolina | $51,770 |
Mississippi | $48,040 |
Arkansas | $47,580 |
District of Columbia | $133,930 |
Alaska | $133,600 |
Maryland | $113,360 |
California | $104,060 |
Washington | $101,860 |
Oregon | $100,330 |
How do detective salaries compare to similar careers?
Detectives earn 6% less than similar careers in Wisconsin. On average, they make less than hearing officers but more than police officers.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Hearing officer salary | $122K |
Compliance manager salary | $95K |
Judge salary | $92K |
Special agent salary | $82K |
Detective salary | $82K |
Customs inspector salary | $82K |
Sheriff salary | $72K |
Police officer salary | $72K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)