As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Los Angeles, CA is $37,864. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,619 to $42,061, with most professionals earning between $31,665 and $45,882.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $31,665 | Los Angeles,CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $34,619 | Los Angeles,CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $37,864 | Los Angeles,CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $42,061 | Los Angeles,CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Police Detective Salary | $45,882 | Los Angeles,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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