Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Utah
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Utah earn a median of $78,920 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,040; the top 10% earn over $149,280. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Utah
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Utah?
The median is $78,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,040 and the top 10% earn over $149,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.