Criminal Justice Specialist Salary in Madison, WI

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As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminal Justice Specialist in Madison, WI is $41,903. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,775 to $47,767, with most professionals earning between $35,926 and $53,105.

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Average Salary Range for Criminal Justice Specialist in Madison, WI

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What is the average salary for Criminal Justice Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Justice Specialist in Madison, WI. The base salary for Criminal Justice Specialist ranges from $38,775 to $47,767 with the average base salary of $41,903. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,775 to $47,767 with the average total cash compensation of $41,903.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $41,903 $38,775 - $47,767
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $41,903 $38,775 - $47,767
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Criminal Justice Specialist Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,007 - $46,821 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,909 - $46,700 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,255 - $48,358 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,400 - $48,538 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,736 - $46,487 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,149 - $45,764 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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