Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Private Detectives and Investigators in the United States is around $59400 per year.

How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make in the United States?

In the United States, Private Detectives and Investigators earn an average hourly wage of $28.56 and a mean annual wage of $59400.

Mean Hourly Wage

$28.56

Mean Annual Wage

$59400

Private Detectives and Investigators earnings by experience

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.

Earnings for Starting level Private Detectives and Investigators

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$16.21

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$33710

Earnings for Junior-level Private Detectives and Investigators

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$18.44

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$38360

Earnings for Mid-level Private Detectives and Investigators

Median Hourly Wage

$25.06

Median Annual Wage

$52120

Earnings for Senior-level Private Detectives and Investigators

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$36.42

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$75740

Earnings for Top-level Private Detectives and Investigators

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$44.55

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$92660

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)