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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Atlanta?

$45,080a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.67 an hour or $3,757 a month.

Hourly
$21.67
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
92 of 143
Jobs in the area
980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,560Median: $45,080Highest 10%: $98,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,560$18.06
25th$39,580$19.03
Median$45,080$21.67
75th$66,350$31.90
90th$98,130$47.18

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Savannah, GA$45,960
Augusta, GA$41,330
Columbus, GA$36,750
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Related jobs in Atlanta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Bailiff$164,000
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$84,770
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,860
Fish and Game Warden$79,440
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$76,490
Fire Inspector and Investigator$71,070
Detective and Criminal Investigator$69,900
Transportation Security Screener$66,770
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$61,580
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,910
Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.67 ($45,080 a year).

Do private detective and investigators make more in Atlanta than the national average?

No: $45,080 against $51,220 nationally, 12% less.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $45,060, so Atlanta pays 0% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for private detective and investigator pay?

92 of 143 metro areas with data.

How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,130 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.