Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Alaska
Private Detectives and Investigators in Alaska earn a median of $53,440 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,620; the top 10% earn over $105,970. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Compliance Officers$76,430 median in Alaska
- Compliance Managers$127,950 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$87,670 median in Alaska
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$77,070 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$68,700 median in Alaska
- Insurance Underwriters$81,620 median in Alaska
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Alaska
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Alaska?
The median is $53,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,620 and the top 10% earn over $105,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.