Private Investigator Salary Information

In 2006, private investigators and detectives averaged annual salaries of $33,750. Those in the 50 percentile averaged annual salaries between $24,180-47,740. Those in the bottom 10 percentile made $19,720 or less every year while the top 10 percentile earned $64,380 or more. Salaries for those working for private detective agencies differ by company, region, and specific expertise.

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