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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee$98,890
- Madison$97,450
- Kenosha$89,800
- Wausau$88,260
- Green Bay$87,710
- Appleton$87,590
- Racine$84,370
- Eau Claire$83,460
- Janesville$81,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $98,890 | $92,910 | $92,910 | $74,037 | 97 |
| Madison | $97,450 | $102,780 | $84,360 | $73,110 | 97 |
| Kenosha | $89,800 | $91,820 | $87,660 | $68,182 | 101 |
| Wausau | $88,260 | $88,780 | $81,320 | $67,190 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $87,710 | $84,190 | $66,520 | $66,836 | 93 |
| Appleton | $87,590 | $92,030 | $79,960 | $66,759 | 92 |
| Racine | $84,370 | $89,210 | $84,740 | $64,685 | 96 |
| Eau Claire | $83,460 | $78,310 | $72,860 | $64,098 | 93 |
| Janesville | $81,680 | $84,520 | $72,460 | $62,952 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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