How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Dayton?
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $40.20 an hour or $6,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.20
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 25th | $73,370 | $35.27 | |
| Median | $83,620 | $40.20 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.31 | |
| 90th | $159,400 | $76.63 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Sandusky, OH | $109,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $92,110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $89,300 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,000 |
| Youngstown, OH | $77,410 |
| Akron, OH | $76,230 |
| Toledo, OH | $75,610 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $40.20 ($83,620 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $83,620 against $93,790 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $79,300, so Dayton pays 5% more.
Where does Dayton rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
140 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,400 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.