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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Indiana
- Indianapolis$86,860
- Evansville$82,800
- South Bend$77,760
- Elkhart$77,580
- Fort Wayne$75,880
- Lafayette$73,580
- Terre Haute$60,680
- Michigan City$60,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $86,860 | $76,730 | $57,220 | $65,626 | 96 |
| Evansville | $82,800 | $78,890 | $78,890 | $63,603 | 92 |
| South Bend | $77,760 | $78,200 | $74,530 | $59,888 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $77,580 | $75,850 | $69,990 | $59,579 | 90 |
| Fort Wayne | $75,880 | $74,820 | $61,220 | $58,775 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $73,580 | $77,960 | $63,430 | $57,487 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $60,680 | $56,320 | $56,320 | $47,952 | 88 |
| Michigan City | $60,300 | $60,100 | $53,170 | $47,992 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). 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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