Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Utah
Private Detectives and Investigators in Utah earn a median of $57,910 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,690; the top 10% earn over $89,900. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Utah
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Utah?
The median is $57,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,690 and the top 10% earn over $89,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 49 (+13% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.