How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Cincinnati?

$92,110a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $44.28 an hour or $7,676 a month.

Hourly: $44.28
Vs. national median: -2%
Rank among cities: 103 of 288
Jobs in the area: 330

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $60,800Median: $92,110Highest 10%: $155,500

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$60,800	$29.23
25th	$75,030	$36.07
Median	$92,110	$44.28
75th	$104,600	$50.27
90th	$155,500	$74.76

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Sandusky, OH	$109,300
Cleveland, OH	$89,300
Dayton, OH	$83,620
Columbus, OH	$79,000
Youngstown, OH	$77,410
Akron, OH	$76,230
Toledo, OH	$75,610

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Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$102,900
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$86,770
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$80,410
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$74,110
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$70,550
Transportation Security Screener	$63,650
Bailiff	$59,450
Firefighter	$58,570
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$56,970
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$55,460

Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Cincinnati?

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $44.28 ($92,110 a year).

Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Cincinnati than the national average?

No: $92,110 against $93,790 nationally, 2% less.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $79,300, so Cincinnati pays 16% more.

Where does Cincinnati rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

103 of 288 metro areas with data.

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Cincinnati?

The lowest-paid 10% make $60,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.