How much does a private detective and investigator make in Akron?
$41,420a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $19.91 an hour or $3,452 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.91
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,570Median: $41,420Highest 10%: $74,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 25th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| Median | $41,420 | $19.91 | |
| 75th | $53,420 | $25.68 | |
| 90th | $74,890 | $36.00 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Columbus, OH | $51,780 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,510 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,660 |
| Canton, OH | $38,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $19.91 ($41,420 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Akron than the national average?
No: $41,420 against $51,220 nationally, 19% less.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,200, so Akron pays 12% less.
Where does Akron rank for private detective and investigator pay?
121 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,890 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.