Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Alabama
Private Detectives and Investigators in Alabama earn a median of $46,810 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990; the top 10% earn over $61,420. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Alabama
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- Compliance Managers$135,890 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$87,110 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,260 median in Alabama
- Insurance Underwriters$62,220 median in Alabama
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Alabama
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Alabama?
The median is $46,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990 and the top 10% earn over $61,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 49 (−9% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.