Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Pennsylvania
Private Detectives and Investigators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $51,200 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,200
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,380; the top 10% earn over $91,470. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $51,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,380 and the top 10% earn over $91,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 49 (0% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.