How much does a Police Investigator make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Investigator in New York, NY is $92,141. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,637 to $101,767, with most professionals earning between $51,059 and $110,530.

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What is the average salary for Police Investigator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Investigator in New York, NY. The base salary for Police Investigator ranges from $70,637 to $101,767 with the average base salary of $92,141. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,637 to $101,767 with the average total cash compensation of $92,141.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $92,141 $70,637 - $101,767
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $92,141 $70,637 - $101,767
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,637 - $101,767 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,637 - $101,767 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,637 - $101,767 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,637 - $101,767 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,637 - $101,767 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,637 - $101,767 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Investigator LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $70,637 MAXIMUM SALARY $101,767
JOB TITLE Police Lieutenant LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $107,853 MAXIMUM SALARY $140,486
JOB TITLE Police Sergeant LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $84,344 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,010
JOB TITLE Criminal Investigator LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $75,869 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,584
JOB TITLE Chief of Police LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $121,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $156,700
JOB TITLE Police Officer LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $61,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,800
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