Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,470 or more. The middle half of detectives and criminal investigators in Racine earn between $84,740 and $89,990.
- $72K10th
- $85K25th
- $89KMedian
- $90K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,370 | $7,031 | $40.56 |
| Median | $89,210 | $7,434 | $42.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,740 | $7,062 | $40.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,990 | $7,499 | $43.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Detectives and criminal investigators in Racine earn 7% less than the Wisconsin average ($90,620) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($99,430). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $93,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $84,370 | $89,210 | $72,220 | $90,470 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $90,620 | $91,040 | $70,060 | $103,130 | 1,640 |
| United States | $99,430 | $93,790 | $55,390 | $160,540 | 114,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary after taxes in Racine
On the average salary of $84,370, a single filer in Racine takes home about $64,685 a year, or $5,390 a month and $2,488 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Racine a good place for detectives and criminal investigators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $84,370 buys what about $87,921 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 7th of 9 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($98,890).
- Milwaukee$98,890
- Madison$97,450
- Kenosha$89,800
- Wausau$88,260
- Green Bay$87,710
- Appleton$87,590
- Racine$84,370
- Eau Claire$83,460
- Janesville$81,680
All Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for detectives and criminal investigators
Brunswick, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,490).
- Brunswick, GA$148,490
- Washington, DC$146,910
- San Jose, CA$144,580
- Oxnard, CA$138,040
- San Francisco, CA$135,460
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Racine: questions
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make an hour in Racine?
$40.56 an hour on average, and $42.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level detectives and criminal investigators salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the detectives and criminal investigators take-home pay in Racine?
About $64,685 a year ($5,390 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,370.
Do detectives and criminal investigators earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,430).
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; area Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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