Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Virginia
Private Detectives and Investigators in Virginia earn a median of $56,160 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,530; the top 10% earn over $95,000. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$92,930 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,990 median in Virginia
- Insurance Underwriters$81,870 median in Virginia
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Virginia
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Virginia?
The median is $56,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,530 and the top 10% earn over $95,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 49 (+10% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.