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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$115,890
- Fort Collins$106,070
- Grand Junction$105,730
- Pueblo$99,580
- Boulder$96,860
- Greeley$96,050
- Colorado Springs$96,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $115,890 | $113,340 | $101,830 | $85,968 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $106,070 | $103,140 | $82,430 | $79,492 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $105,730 | $106,270 | $85,750 | $79,267 | 95 |
| Pueblo | $99,580 | $106,000 | $88,040 | $75,211 | 92 |
| Boulder | $96,860 | $103,360 | $79,780 | $73,418 | 105 |
| Greeley | $96,050 | $98,370 | $70,840 | $72,883 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $96,030 | $85,750 | $75,880 | $72,870 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities 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 33-3021.
- 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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