Detective Salaries in Texas
$96,993
avg per year
The average salary for Detective jobs near Texas is $96,993.*
Top 7 Related Jobs and Salaries
- Investigative & Law Enforcement Occupations
- $79,934
- decreased by17.6%
- Law Enforcement Officers & Agents
- $79,934
- decreased by17.6%
- Protective & Security Occupations
- $71,712
- decreased by26.1%
- Police Officer
- $68,550
- decreased by29.3%
- Private & Criminal Investigators
- $60,526
- decreased by37.6%
- Crime Scene Technician
- $50,921
- decreased by47.5%
- Crime Scene & Forensic Investigators
- $50,921
- decreased by47.5%
Top Detective jobs near Texas
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Meridial
Austin, TX
As a contractor, you will supply a secure computer and high-speed internet; company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.
$6 - $65 an hour
Criminalist
Hays County
San Marcos, TX
Bachelor’s degree in natural or forensic science, or related field, preferred. Photograph, video-record, diagram, scan and preserve any area designated as a…
5 hours ago
Police Detective
Austin Independent School District
Austin, TX
JobID: 4093 Position Type: 6 - Police and Safety/Detective Date Posted: 1/23/2026 Location: District Police COMPENSATION: Duty Days: 260 Salary Range:…
Latent Print / Crime Scene Technician
CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
Austin, TX
Testifies as an expert witness in court regarding analysis of procedures after being declared by the judge an expert in the field of crime scene investigation.
$25.50 an hour
Asset Protection Detective, Domain - Full Time
Macy’s
Austin, TX
As an Asset Protection Detective, you will have the opportunity to receive expert training and develop your skills in this role.
$16.50 - $25.22 an hour
Deputy SRO
Hays County
Hays County, TX
Proficient skill in written communications for administrative and technical purposes. Must successfully complete other required courses within a year of being…
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