How much does a private detective and investigator make in Albany?
$43,890a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $21.10 an hour or $3,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.10
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,590Median: $43,890Highest 10%: $98,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| 25th | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| Median | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| 75th | $79,200 | $38.08 | |
| 90th | $98,000 | $47.12 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| New York, NY | $59,140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,540 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,510 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $21.10 ($43,890 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $43,890 against $51,220 nationally, 14% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,140, so Albany pays 26% less.
Where does Albany rank for private detective and investigator pay?
102 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,000 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.