Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,260 or more. The middle half of detectives and criminal investigators in Duluth earn between $73,050 and $97,470.
- $62K10th
- $73K25th
- $77KMedian
- $97K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,040 | $7,170 | $41.37 |
| Median | $77,330 | $6,444 | $37.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,050 | $6,088 | $35.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,470 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Detectives and criminal investigators in Duluth earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($87,860) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($99,430). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $93,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $86,040 | $77,330 | $62,090 | $112,260 | 120 |
| Minnesota | $87,860 | $80,000 | $59,710 | $115,210 | 1,970 |
| United States | $99,430 | $93,790 | $55,390 | $160,540 | 114,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $86,040, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $65,032 a year, or $5,419 a month and $2,501 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $65,760 | $5,480 |
| Working in MN | $65,032 | $5,419 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for detectives and criminal investigators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $86,040 buys what about $96,927 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($93,020).
- Minneapolis$93,020
- Duluth$86,040
- Rochester$78,070
- St. Cloud$69,080
All Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for detectives and criminal investigators
Brunswick, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,490).
- Brunswick, GA$148,490
- Washington, DC$146,910
- San Jose, CA$144,580
- Oxnard, CA$138,040
- San Francisco, CA$135,460
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Duluth: questions
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make an hour in Duluth?
$41.36 an hour on average, and $37.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level detectives and criminal investigators salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the detectives and criminal investigators take-home pay in Duluth?
About $65,032 a year ($5,419 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,040. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do detectives and criminal investigators earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.