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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Baton Rouge?

$44,810a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $21.54 an hour or $3,734 a month.

Hourly
$21.54
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
95 of 143
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,690Median: $44,810Highest 10%: $74,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,690$17.16
25th$37,180$17.88
Median$44,810$21.54
75th$61,470$29.55
90th$74,560$35.85

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Slidell, LA$44,390
New Orleans, LA$43,500
Lafayette, LA$39,800
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Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$80,290
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator$63,760
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$62,100
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$61,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$52,900
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,710
Protective Service Worker$48,480
Correctional Officer and Jailer$44,920
Security Guard$36,500
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $21.54 ($44,810 a year).

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

No: $44,810 against $51,220 nationally, 13% less.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $41,950, so Baton Rouge pays 7% more.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for private detective and investigator pay?

95 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,560 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.