Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Connecticut
Private Detectives and Investigators in Connecticut earn a median of $75,010 a year, +46% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +46% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,300; the top 10% earn over $95,790. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Connecticut
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Connecticut?
The median is $75,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,300 and the top 10% earn over $95,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+46% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.