How much does a private detective and investigator make in Dayton?
$48,510a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,810Median: $48,510Highest 10%: $78,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| Median | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| 75th | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| 90th | $78,420 | $37.70 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Columbus, OH | $51,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,660 |
| Akron, OH | $41,420 |
| Canton, OH | $38,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $23.32 ($48,510 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $48,510 against $51,220 nationally, 5% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,200, so Dayton pays 3% more.
Where does Dayton rank for private detective and investigator pay?
67 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,420 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.