Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $33.82 an hour ($70,340 a year). About 1,280 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($93,790). Indiana ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.87 | $45,480 |
| 25% of workers | $27.08 | $56,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.82 | $70,340 |
| 75% of workers | $39.78 | $82,740 |
| 90% of workers | $61.44 | $127,790 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $78,890 | 80 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $78,200 | 70 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $77,960 | 40 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $76,730 | 440 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $75,850 | 60 |
| Fort Wayne | $74,820 | 90 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $60,100 | 50 |
| Terre Haute | $56,320 | 60 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for detectives and criminal investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $73,370 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,770 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $60,170 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $92,410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $81,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $61,460 |
| Bailiffs | $43,000 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $48,340 |
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