Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Hawaii
Private Detectives and Investigators in Hawaii earn a median of $45,750 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Hawaii
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,830; the top 10% earn over $83,050. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Hawaii
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- Compliance Officers$82,590 median in Hawaii
- Compliance Managers$130,000 median in Hawaii (broader BLS group)
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$79,080 median in Hawaii
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$77,190 median in Hawaii (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,840 median in Hawaii
- Insurance Underwriters$73,260 median in Hawaii
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Hawaii
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Hawaii?
The median is $45,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,830 and the top 10% earn over $83,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Hawaii a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 49 (−11% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.