What Law Enforcement Jobs Pay the Highest Salaries?
According to the BLS, police officers and detectives make an annual median salary of about $63,000. Criminal justice careers such as fire inspector, forensic science technician, and emergency management director often fall within the $50,000-$75,000 range, but these jobs may require education beyond the certificate level. Higher-level police and detective supervisors often earn more than $90,000 annually.