Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New Jersey
Private Detectives and Investigators in New Jersey earn a median of $54,710 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,980; the top 10% earn over $103,750. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in New Jersey
How much do private detectives and investigators make in New Jersey?
The median is $54,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,980 and the top 10% earn over $103,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.