Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in West Virginia
Private Detectives and Investigators in West Virginia earn a median of $46,410 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990; the top 10% earn over $78,560. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$86,200 median in West Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,000 median in West Virginia
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$78,870 median in West Virginia
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in West Virginia
How much do private detectives and investigators make in West Virginia?
The median is $46,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990 and the top 10% earn over $78,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 49 (−9% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.