Salaries for Detectives, Homicide Detectives, Criminologists and Criminal Investigators in Florida

In 2013, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity found that the median and average salaries for detectives, homicide detectives, criminologists and criminal investigators in Florida were $64,625 and $72,924 respectively. It is notable that the difference between entry-level and experienced salary was found to be 49%.

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It is known that salary typically varies by location. Here is a look at detective salaries throughout Florida by city:

Jacksonville

• Entry: $44,304
• Average: $81,640
• Experienced: $100,297

Miami

• Entry: $56,388
• Average: $91,457
• Experienced: $108,992

Tampa – St. Petersburg – Clearwater

• Entry: $47,486
• Average: $74,380
• Experienced: $87,796

Orlando – Kissimmee

• Entry: $42,120
• Average: $62,753
• Experienced: $73,049

Further salary data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is shown below:

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