Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in South Carolina
Private Detectives and Investigators in South Carolina earn a median of $51,530 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,000; the top 10% earn over $93,740. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Compliance Officers$75,460 median in South Carolina
- Compliance Managers$129,960 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,370 median in South Carolina
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$76,400 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$53,880 median in South Carolina
- Insurance Underwriters$79,570 median in South Carolina
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in South Carolina
How much do private detectives and investigators make in South Carolina?
The median is $51,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,000 and the top 10% earn over $93,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.