Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Kentucky
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kentucky earn a median salary of $73,146 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.8% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 570 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $59,450 to $94,780 depending on location.
$73,146
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$94,780
Highest paying metro
$59,450
Lowest paying metro
570
Employed in Kentucky
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $94,780 | $62,710 | $142,190 | 110 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $91,950 | $69,450 | $129,250 | 200 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $80,710 | $69,450 | $142,190 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky | $62,770 | $55,100 | $66,960 | 70 |
| East Kentucky | $61,730 | $53,760 | $71,670 | 30 |
| West Kentucky | $60,630 | $54,380 | $64,590 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky | $59,450 | $47,250 | $74,980 | 80 |