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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$119,520
- Detroit$110,900
- Flint$106,120
- Grand Rapids$105,870
- Lansing$95,250
- Kalamazoo$94,310
- Battle Creek$85,560
- Traverse City$82,560
- Saginaw$81,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $119,520 | $105,780 | $82,540 | $88,079 | 101 |
| Detroit | $110,900 | $95,820 | $83,170 | $79,859 | 100 |
| Flint | $106,120 | $96,740 | $78,060 | $78,219 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $105,870 | $92,410 | $79,540 | $77,556 | 96 |
| Lansing | $95,250 | $86,510 | $82,920 | $71,142 | 95 |
| Kalamazoo | $94,310 | $84,800 | $84,800 | $71,415 | 95 |
| Battle Creek | $85,560 | $80,680 | $80,680 | $64,834 | 91 |
| Traverse City | $82,560 | $73,050 | $71,520 | $63,649 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $81,590 | $80,140 | $78,920 | $61,871 | 91 |
*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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