How much does a private detective and investigator make in Columbus?
$36,750a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,850Median: $36,750Highest 10%: $64,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,850 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $33,610 | $16.16 | |
| Median | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $43,170 | $20.75 | |
| 90th | $64,480 | $31.00 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Savannah, GA | $45,960 |
| Atlanta, GA | $45,080 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,330 |
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How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $17.67 ($36,750 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $36,750 against $51,220 nationally, 28% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,060, so Columbus pays 18% less.
Where does Columbus rank for private detective and investigator pay?
141 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,480 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.