Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Arkansas
Private Detectives and Investigators in Arkansas earn a median of $47,750 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990; the top 10% earn over $107,930. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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- Compliance Managers$87,520 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$60,600 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,420 median in Arkansas
- Insurance Underwriters$82,130 median in Arkansas
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Arkansas
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Arkansas?
The median is $47,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990 and the top 10% earn over $107,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 49 (−7% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.