The average salary for Private Detectives and Investigators in the United States is around $59400 per year.
In the United States, Private Detectives and Investigators earn an average hourly wage of $28.56 and a mean annual wage of $59400.
$28.56
$59400
For Private Detectives and Investigators positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $16.21 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $18.44 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $25.06, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $36.42. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $44.55 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Private Detectives and Investigators roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $33710 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $38360 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $52120. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $75740, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $92660 per year.
$16.21
$33710
$18.44
$38360
$25.06
$52120
$36.42
$75740
$44.55
$92660
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)