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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$64,630
- Cincinnati$56,160
- Cleveland$55,520
- Dayton$53,230
- Youngstown$51,440
- Toledo$49,090
- Akron$49,060
- Canton$40,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $64,630 | $51,780 | $45,690 | $51,159 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $56,160 | $46,190 | $45,080 | $45,191 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $55,520 | $45,660 | $41,600 | $44,318 | 94 |
| Dayton | $53,230 | $48,510 | $38,690 | $42,598 | 93 |
| Youngstown | $51,440 | $43,740 | $38,530 | $41,125 | 87 |
| Toledo | $49,090 | $39,600 | $37,760 | $39,489 | 91 |
| Akron | $49,060 | $41,420 | $38,570 | $39,466 | 93 |
| Canton | $40,100 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $32,737 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. 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 33-9021.
- 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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