Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Delaware
Private Detectives and Investigators in Delaware earn a median of $55,710 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,400; the top 10% earn over $80,700. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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- Compliance Officers$91,050 median in Delaware
- Compliance Managers$168,060 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$72,370 median in Delaware
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$80,610 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,110 median in Delaware
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$56,830 median in Delaware
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Delaware
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Delaware?
The median is $55,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,400 and the top 10% earn over $80,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (+9% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.