How much does a private detective and investigator make in Buffalo?
$50,540a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $24.30 an hour or $4,212 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.30
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,960Median: $50,540Highest 10%: $77,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $43,170 | $20.75 | |
| Median | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| 75th | $67,520 | $32.46 | |
| 90th | $77,320 | $37.17 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| New York, NY | $59,140 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,510 |
| Albany, NY | $43,890 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $24.30 ($50,540 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $50,540 against $51,220 nationally, 1% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,140, so Buffalo pays 15% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for private detective and investigator pay?
55 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,320 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.