Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Vermont
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Vermont earn a median of $106,330 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,690; the top 10% earn over $153,670. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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- Compliance Officers$90,420 median in Vermont
- Private Detectives and Investigators$67,910 median in Vermont
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Vermont
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Vermont?
The median is $106,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,690 and the top 10% earn over $153,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.