How much does a private detective and investigator make in Colorado?
$48,730a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Colorado. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,110Median: $48,730Highest 10%: $86,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,110 | $19.76 | |
| 25th | $44,150 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $67,800 | $32.60 | |
| 90th | $86,430 | $41.55 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $62,520 |
| Denver, CO | $52,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 24. Florida | $50,640 |
| 25. Massachusetts | $50,240 |
| 26. Tennessee | $49,360 |
| 27. Colorado | $48,730 |
| 28. Michigan | $48,650 |
| 29. Idaho | $47,910 |
| 30. Arkansas | $47,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $23.43 ($48,730 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $48,730 against $51,220 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Colorado rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Colorado ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays private detective and investigators the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $62,520 a year.
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.