Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay range in Provo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,200 or more. The middle half of detectives and criminal investigators in Provo earn between $43,410 and $55,890.
- $39K10th
- $43K25th
- $53KMedian
- $56K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,830 | $4,652 | $26.84 |
| Median | $52,540 | $4,378 | $25.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,410 | $3,618 | $20.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,890 | $4,658 | $26.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Provo vs. Utah and the U.S.
Detectives and criminal investigators in Provo earn 38% less than the Utah average ($89,940) and 44% less than the U.S. average ($99,430). At the median the gap is -44% against the U.S. median of $93,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | $55,830 | $52,540 | $38,650 | $88,200 | 30 |
| Utah | $89,940 | $78,920 | $48,040 | $149,280 | 550 |
| 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 Provo
On the average salary of $55,830, a single filer in Provo takes home about $44,555 a year, or $3,713 a month and $1,714 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Is Provo a good place for detectives and criminal investigators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Provo area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $55,830 buys what about $56,835 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Provo ($48,010). A typical home costs $546,641, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in other Utah cities
Provo ranks 3rd of 3 Utah metro areas for this job; Ogden pays the most ($97,500).
- Ogden$97,500
- Salt Lake City$94,000
- Provo$55,830
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 Provo: questions
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make an hour in Provo?
$26.84 an hour on average, and $25.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level detectives and criminal investigators salary in Provo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the detectives and criminal investigators take-home pay in Provo?
About $44,555 a year ($3,713 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,830. Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Do detectives and criminal investigators earn more in Provo than elsewhere?
The average here is 44% 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT (39340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.14, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.14).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.