Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Indiana
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Indiana earn a median of $70,340 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,480; the top 10% earn over $127,790. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Indiana
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Indiana?
The median is $70,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,480 and the top 10% earn over $127,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−25% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.