How much does a private detective and investigator make in Cleveland?
$45,660a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $45,660Highest 10%: $91,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $73,680 | $35.42 | |
| 90th | $91,690 | $44.08 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Columbus, OH | $51,780 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,510 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
| Akron, OH | $41,420 |
| Canton, OH | $38,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $21.95 ($45,660 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $45,660 against $51,220 nationally, 11% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,200, so Cleveland pays 3% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for private detective and investigator pay?
89 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,690 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.