Private Detectives and Investigators salary in United States
The median private detectives and investigators salary is $51,220 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Private Detectives and Investigators salary by region
Pay trend
Down 0.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Private Detectives and Investigators salary FAQs
What is the average Private Detectives and Investigators salary in United States?
The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in United States is $51,220 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of private detectives and investigatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Private Detectives and Investigators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $36,740 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $97,630 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $51,220.
Do Private Detectives and Investigators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is among the highest at $73,430, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Private Detectives and Investigators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.