Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Wisconsin
Private Detectives and Investigators in Wisconsin earn a median of $41,850 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,000; the top 10% earn over $76,550. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Wisconsin
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $41,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,000 and the top 10% earn over $76,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.