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

The average detective salary in Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Labor, is $58,765, which is an approximate hourly wage of $28.25. The entry-level salary is generally around $37,668. Detectives considered experienced have been reported to average $61,779. Of course, salaries fluctuate a great deal from city to city.

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Here is a breakdown of salaries by county and city in Georgia:

Camden County (Including Kingsland, Woodbine, and St. Marys)

• Entry: $110,419
• Average: $111,607
• Experienced: $127,658

Wayne County (Including Jesup and Odum)

• Entry: $49,239
• Average: $94,154
• Experienced: $124,215

Calhoun County (Including Morgan, Arlington, and Edison)

• Entry: $44,337
• Average: $80,588
• Experienced: $113,860

Forsyth County (Including Cumming)

• Entry: $46,748
• Average: $80,281
• Experienced: $118,979

Sumter County (Including Americus)

• Entry: $38,039
• Average: $78,142
• Experienced: $117,308

Additional detective salaries throughout Georgia can be found in the following table:

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