Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Arizona
Private Detectives and Investigators in Arizona earn a median of $61,030 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,240; the top 10% earn over $92,160. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Arizona
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Arizona
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Arizona?
The median is $61,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,240 and the top 10% earn over $92,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 49 (+19% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.