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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Kentucky
- Bowling Green$101,850
- Lexington$98,920
- Louisville$96,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $101,850 | $79,360 | $60,910 | $74,997 | 90 |
| Lexington | $98,920 | $84,900 | $63,600 | $72,355 | 93 |
| Louisville | $96,110 | $83,620 | $65,000 | $71,083 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%). 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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