Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Indiana
Private Detectives and Investigators in Indiana earn a median of $41,830 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,500; the top 10% earn over $77,000. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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- Compliance Managers$79,900 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$92,410 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,030 median in Indiana
- Insurance Underwriters$77,440 median in Indiana
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Indiana
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Indiana?
The median is $41,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,500 and the top 10% earn over $77,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.