Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Florida
Private Detectives and Investigators in Florida earn a median of $50,640 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990; the top 10% earn over $85,830. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Florida
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Florida?
The median is $50,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990 and the top 10% earn over $85,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 49 (−1% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.