Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Kentucky
Private Detectives and Investigators in Kentucky earn a median of $47,650 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340; the top 10% earn over $70,150. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Kentucky
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Kentucky?
The median is $47,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340 and the top 10% earn over $70,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 49 (−7% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.