How much does a Criminalist make in Louisville, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Louisville, KY is $41,502. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,502 to $46,243, with most professionals earning between $33,859 and $50,559.

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 $33,859 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,502 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $41,502 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $46,243 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,559 Louisville,KY April 01, 2025
25% $37,502 10% $33,859 90% $50,559 75% $46,243 $41,502 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 Louisville, KY. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $37,502 to $46,243 with the average base salary of $41,502. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,502 to $46,243 with the average total cash compensation of $41,502.

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About Louisville, Kentucky    Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

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

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