Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,770 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.18
10th percentile $47,510
90th percentile $84,250
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,510
    25th
    $55,100
    50th (median)
    $62,770
    75th
    $66,960
    90th
    $84,250

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $51,860
    Security Guards $35,040
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,260
    Firefighters $35,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $46,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Central Kentucky is $30.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Central Kentucky is 32.9% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,510 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,100.