How much does a Detective/Investigator, Except Public make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Detective/Investigator, Except Public in the United States is $25 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $20 and $30. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Detective/Investigator, Except Public Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Detective/Investigator, Except Public Salary $16 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Detective/Investigator, Except Public Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Detective/Investigator, Except Public Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Detective/Investigator, Except Public Salary $30 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Detective/Investigator, Except Public Salary $34 US March 26, 2024
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Detective/Investigator, Except Public conducts private investigations to locate missing persons, obtains confidential information, and solves crimes. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Detective/Investigator, Except Public is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Detective/Investigator, Except Public performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to an executive or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Detective/Investigator, Except Public salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Detective/Investigator, Except Public, the highest Detective/Investigator, Except Public salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Detective/Investigator, Except Public salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Detective/Investigator, Except Public salary is in Miami, FL, where the Detective/Investigator, Except Public salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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