DOL Median (California)
$103,899
vs National
+68.9%
National: $61,526BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,017
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$103,899
+68.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,526
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Detectives and Criminal Investigators in California earns $103,899 in nominal terms, which is 68.9% above the national average of $61,526. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,017 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Inc. | $134,500 | 2 |
| Point72, L.P. | $103,033 | 3 |
| Concentric Advisors | $67,662 | 1 |
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How much does a Detectives and Criminal Investigators make in California?
The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in California is $103,899 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Detectives and Criminal Investigators?
A Detectives and Criminal Investigators in California earns 68.9% more than the national median of $61,526, or $75,017 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.