What is the salary of a Lt. Detective? In the United States, a Lt. Detective earns an average salary of $79,352. The salary range for a Lt. Detective is usually between $71,374 and $82,425 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $131,842. The highest Lt. Detective salary in the United States was $131,841. The average hourly pay for a Lt. Detective is $38.15.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Lt. Detective salary are Pennsylvania, with an average salary of $112,362, followed by Indiana, with an average salary of $79,414, and Oklahoma, with an average salary of $74,057. Employers paying the highest salary for a Lt. Detective job are Borough of State College (PA), City of Connellsville (PA) and Elkhart County (IN).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Borough of State College, PA | $131,841 |
| City of Connellsville, PA | $82,424 |
| Elkhart County, IN | $76,340 |
| City of Pauls Valley, OK | $74,056 |
| Guernsey County, OH | $71,373 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Lt.Firefighter/Paramedic | $90,072 |
| Lt. Patrolman | $51,499 |
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| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $79,414 | 5 |
| Michigan | $54,307 | 2 |
| Mississippi | $46,358 | 1 |
| Ohio | $71,374 | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $74,057 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $112,362 | 2 |