Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New Hampshire
Private Detectives and Investigators in New Hampshire earn a median of $65,370 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in New Hampshire
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,510; the top 10% earn over $124,150. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in New Hampshire
How much do private detectives and investigators make in New Hampshire?
The median is $65,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,510 and the top 10% earn over $124,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Hampshire a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 49 (+28% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.