As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in California is $37,703. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,472 to $41,883, with most professionals earning between $31,530 and $45,688.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $31,530 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $34,472 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $37,703 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $41,883 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $45,688 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crime by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases. This leads them to arrest criminals and enable them to be convicted in court. A detective may work for the police or privately....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $37,088 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $37,853 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $38,961 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $37,060 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $36,200 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $38,451 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $37,138 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $35,258 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $43,230 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $43,131 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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