Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Wisconsin
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Wisconsin earn a median of $91,040 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,060; the top 10% earn over $103,130. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Wisconsin
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $91,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,060 and the top 10% earn over $103,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.