How much does a private detective and investigator make in Birmingham?
$49,390a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $49,390Highest 10%: $85,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| Median | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $56,200 | $27.02 | |
| 90th | $85,010 | $40.87 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Mobile, AL | $47,770 |
| Montgomery, AL | $47,100 |
| Huntsville, AL | $43,950 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $23.75 ($49,390 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $49,390 against $51,220 nationally, 4% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,810, so Birmingham pays 6% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for private detective and investigator pay?
63 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,010 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.