Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Idaho
Private Detectives and Investigators in Idaho earn a median of $47,910 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,520; the top 10% earn over $69,710. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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- Compliance Managers$131,550 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$79,440 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$49,690 median in Idaho
- Insurance Underwriters$62,530 median in Idaho
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Idaho
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Idaho?
The median is $47,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,520 and the top 10% earn over $69,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 49 (−6% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.