How much does a Criminalist make in Gary, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Gary, IN is $43,355. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,176 to $48,308, with most professionals earning between $35,371 and $52,817.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,371 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $39,176 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,355 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,308 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,817 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
25% $39,176 10% $35,371 90% $52,817 75% $48,308 $43,355 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Police Records Clerk

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Criminalist

    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 Criminalist in Gary, IN. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $39,176 to $48,308 with the average base salary of $43,355. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,176 to $48,308 with the average total cash compensation of $43,355.

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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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