How much does a private detective and investigator make in Dallas?
$61,460a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $29.55 an hour or $5,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.55
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,320Median: $61,460Highest 10%: $107,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| 75th | $74,410 | $35.77 | |
| 90th | $107,800 | $51.84 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Beaumont, TX | $57,620 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,760 |
| Houston, TX | $46,110 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,070 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $29.55 ($61,460 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $61,460 against $51,220 nationally, 20% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,810, so Dallas pays 19% more.
Where does Dallas rank for private detective and investigator pay?
21 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,800 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.