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

$64,080a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $30.81 an hour or $5,340 a month.

Hourly
$30.81
Vs. national median
+25%
Rank among cities
15 of 143
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,270Median: $64,080Highest 10%: $87,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,270$18.88
25th$42,980$20.66
Median$64,080$30.81
75th$83,320$40.06
90th$87,130$41.89

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Hartford, CT$77,540
Waterbury, CT$76,630
New Haven, CT$65,030
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Related jobs in Bridgeport

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$112,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$101,700
Fire Inspector and Investigator$99,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$98,620
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$84,000
Firefighter$81,680
Correctional Officer and Jailer$62,910
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$55,980
Security Guard$44,390
Protective Service Worker$39,480
Salaries for every job in Bridgeport, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $30.81 ($64,080 a year).

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

Yes: $64,080 against $51,220 nationally, 25% more.

How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $75,010, so Bridgeport pays 15% less.

Where does Bridgeport rank for private detective and investigator pay?

15 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,130 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.