How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in St. Louis?
$80,930a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $38.91 an hour or $6,744 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.91
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 147 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,080Median: $80,930Highest 10%: $157,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 25th | $64,390 | $30.96 | |
| Median | $80,930 | $38.91 | |
| 75th | $116,100 | $55.80 | |
| 90th | $157,600 | $75.76 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Kansas City, MO | $91,490 |
| Springfield, MO | $63,920 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $56,870 |
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Salaries for every job in St. Louis, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $38.91 ($80,930 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $80,930 against $93,790 nationally, 14% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $75,650, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
147 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,600 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.