Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Georgia
Private Detectives and Investigators in Georgia earn a median of $45,060 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,570; the top 10% earn over $96,680. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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- Compliance Managers$125,000 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$77,540 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,400 median in Georgia
- Insurance Underwriters$85,980 median in Georgia
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Georgia
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Georgia?
The median is $45,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,570 and the top 10% earn over $96,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 49 (−12% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.