As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Criminal Profiler in the US is $38,099, equivalent to $18 per hour, $733 weekly, or $3,175 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Criminal Profiler in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Criminal Profiler in the US vary widely, spanning from $30,728 to $41,819. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,241) and 75th percentile ($40,046), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,819 per year. This $5,805 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Record Keeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Criminal Profiler often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Criminal Profiler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminal Profiler Salary $30,728 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Criminal Profiler Salary $34,241 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Criminal Profiler Salary $38,099 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Criminal Profiler Salary $40,046 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Criminal Profiler Salary $41,819 US September 01, 2026
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What is a Criminal Profiler ?

Offender profiling, also known as criminal profiling, is an investigative strategy used by law enforcement agencies to identify likely suspects and has been used by investigators to link cases that may have been committed by the same perpetrator. Multiple crimes may be linked to a specific offender and the profile may be used to predict the identified offender's future actions. In the 1980s, most researchers believed offender profiling was relevant only to sex crimes, like serial rape or sexual homicide, but since the late 1990s research has been published to support its application to arson (...

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    Criminal Profiler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Profiler in the United States. The base salary for Criminal Profiler ranges from $34,241 to $40,046 with the average base salary of $38,099. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,358 to $45,844 with the average total cash compensation of $40,233.

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