Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New York
Private Detectives and Investigators in New York earn a median of $59,140 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,940; the top 10% earn over $103,610. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near New York
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in New York
How much do private detectives and investigators make in New York?
The median is $59,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,940 and the top 10% earn over $103,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 49 (+15% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.