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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Ohio
- Sandusky$104,390
- Cleveland$102,270
- Dayton$98,020
- Cincinnati$96,190
- Columbus$90,920
- Akron$87,210
- Youngstown$84,920
- Toledo$83,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | $104,390 | $109,300 | $106,330 | $78,528 | 89 |
| Cleveland | $102,270 | $89,300 | $70,960 | $75,843 | 94 |
| Dayton | $98,020 | $83,620 | $73,370 | $73,076 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $96,190 | $92,110 | $75,030 | $72,558 | 95 |
| Columbus | $90,920 | $79,000 | $65,350 | $68,454 | 95 |
| Akron | $87,210 | $76,230 | $63,790 | $66,039 | 93 |
| Youngstown | $84,920 | $77,410 | $71,640 | $64,336 | 87 |
| Toledo | $83,090 | $75,610 | $58,070 | $63,357 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Sandusky's local income tax (1.25%); 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 33-3021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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