Salaries for Detectives, Homicide Detectives, Criminologists and Criminal Investigators in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reports that the median of salaries for detectives, homicide detectives, criminologists and criminal investigators in Ohio is $57,830, although those in the top 75th percentile are known to average $68,120 per year. The entry-level salary is generally around $40,913. In addition, based on the same data published by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, it appears that overall Cleveland is one of the best paying areas in Ohio for criminal investigators and detectives.

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Below is a breakdown of salaries in Cleveland and other select cities within Ohio:

Cleveland, Elyria, Mentor

• Starting: $50,814
• Median: $81,600
• Top 75th Percentile: $113,410

Columbus

• Starting: $39,998
• Median: $59,070
• Top 75th Percentile: $75,550

Cincinnati

• Starting: $47,008
• Median: $64,830
• Top 75th Percentile: $85,740

Toledo

• Starting: $39,395
• Median: $57,430
• Top 75th Percentile: $74,070

Akron

• Starting: $35,568
• Median: $57,550
• Top 75th Percentile: $81,010

Dayton

• Starting: $41,475
• Median: $70,060
• Top 75th Percentile: $104,150

Comparative salary information can be found in the table shown here (US Department of Labor):

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