Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in North Carolina
Private Detectives and Investigators in North Carolina earn a median of $52,890 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,600; the top 10% earn over $98,560. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$80,900 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,500 median in North Carolina
- Insurance Underwriters$77,120 median in North Carolina
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in North Carolina
How much do private detectives and investigators make in North Carolina?
The median is $52,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,600 and the top 10% earn over $98,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 49 (+3% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.