How much does a Criminalist make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Lexington, KY is $40,174. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,302 to $44,763, with most professionals earning between $32,776 and $48,941.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $32,776 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $36,302 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $40,174 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $44,763 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,941 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25% $36,302 10% $32,776 90% $48,941 75% $44,763 $40,174 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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $36,302 to $44,763 with the average base salary of $40,174. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,302 to $44,763 with the average total cash compensation of $40,174.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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