Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Ohio
Private Detectives and Investigators in Ohio earn a median of $47,200 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,460; the top 10% earn over $84,930. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Ohio
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- Compliance Managers$129,940 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$90,060 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,420 median in Ohio
- Insurance Underwriters$79,260 median in Ohio
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Ohio
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Ohio?
The median is $47,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,460 and the top 10% earn over $84,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 49 (−8% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.