How much does a private detective and investigator make in Delaware?
$55,710a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Delaware. That is $26.78 an hour or $4,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.78
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,400Median: $55,710Highest 10%: $80,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,400 | $19.42 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $55,710 | $26.78 | |
| 75th | $67,800 | $32.60 | |
| 90th | $80,700 | $38.80 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 11. Utah | $57,910 |
| 12. Minnesota | $57,880 |
| 13. Virginia | $56,160 |
| 14. Delaware | $55,710 |
| 15. New Jersey | $54,710 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $54,620 |
| 17. Wyoming | $54,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $26.78 ($55,710 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $55,710 against $51,220 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Delaware rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Delaware ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in Delaware pays private detective and investigators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $53,680 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.