How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Indiana?
$70,340a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Indiana. That is $33.82 an hour or $5,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.82
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,480Median: $70,340Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| 25th | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| Median | $70,340 | $33.82 | |
| 75th | $82,740 | $39.78 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.44 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $102,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $92,110 |
| Louisville, KY | $83,620 |
| Evansville, IN | $78,890 |
| South Bend, IN | $78,200 |
| Lafayette, IN | $77,960 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $76,730 |
| Elkhart, IN | $75,850 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $74,820 |
| Michigan City, IN | $60,100 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $56,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 41. Missouri | $75,650 |
| 42. Idaho | $72,520 |
| 43. Kentucky | $71,670 |
| 44. Indiana | $70,340 |
| 45. Alabama | $66,290 |
| 46. Georgia | $65,430 |
| 47. North Carolina | $63,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $33.82 ($70,340 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $70,340 against $93,790 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Indiana rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Indiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $102,300 a year.
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.