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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Cape Coral?

$49,870a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area. That is $23.98 an hour or $4,156 a month.

Hourly
$23.98
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
59 of 143
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,380Median: $49,870Highest 10%: $76,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,380$17.97
25th$37,940$18.24
Median$49,870$23.98
75th$62,610$30.10
90th$76,610$36.83

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Deltona, FL$59,350
Tallahassee, FL$56,510
Miami, FL$54,720
North Port, FL$51,950
Tampa, FL$51,390
Port St. Lucie, FL$48,430
Jacksonville, FL$48,060
Orlando, FL$47,360
Pensacola, FL$45,440
Lakeland, FL$39,690
Palm Bay, FL$39,260
Private Detective and Investigator salary in Florida Private Detective and Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Cape Coral

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,380
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$90,570
Fire Inspector and Investigator$78,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,710
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,310
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Firefighter$60,000
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,740
Protective Service Worker$47,910
Correctional Officer and Jailer$44,660
Salaries for every job in Cape Coral, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area is $23.98 ($49,870 a year).

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

No: $49,870 against $51,220 nationally, 3% less.

How does Cape Coral compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $50,640, so Cape Coral pays 2% less.

Where does Cape Coral rank for private detective and investigator pay?

59 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,610 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.