How much does a private detective and investigator make in Cincinnati?
$46,190a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $22.21 an hour or $3,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.21
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,190Median: $46,190Highest 10%: $97,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| Median | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| 75th | $70,890 | $34.08 | |
| 90th | $97,640 | $46.94 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Columbus, OH | $51,780 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,510 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,660 |
| Akron, OH | $41,420 |
| Canton, OH | $38,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $22.21 ($46,190 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $46,190 against $51,220 nationally, 10% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,200, so Cincinnati pays 2% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for private detective and investigator pay?
84 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,640 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.