Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Colorado
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Colorado earn a median of $105,480 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,010; the top 10% earn over $161,550. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Colorado
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Colorado?
The median is $105,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,010 and the top 10% earn over $161,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.