How much does a private detective and investigator make in Charlotte?
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $35.30 an hour or $6,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.30
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| Median | $73,430 | $35.30 | |
| 75th | $98,400 | $47.31 | |
| 90th | $99,090 | $47.64 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Asheville, NC | $53,900 |
| Greenville, NC | $51,010 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,990 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,390 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $42,660 |
| Greensboro, NC | $41,630 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $38,500 |
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How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $35.30 ($73,430 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $73,430 against $51,220 nationally, 43% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $52,890, so Charlotte pays 39% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for private detective and investigator pay?
7 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,090 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.