How much does a private detective and investigator make in Florida?
$50,640a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Florida. That is $24.35 an hour or $4,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.35
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $50,640Highest 10%: $85,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| Median | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| 75th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $85,830 | $41.26 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Deltona, FL | $59,350 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $56,510 |
| Crestview, FL | $56,370 |
| Miami, FL | $54,720 |
| North Port, FL | $51,950 |
| Gainesville, FL | $51,580 |
| Tampa, FL | $51,390 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $49,870 |
| Panama City, FL | $48,630 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $48,430 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,060 |
| Orlando, FL | $47,360 |
| Ocala, FL | $46,470 |
| Pensacola, FL | $45,440 |
| Lakeland, FL | $39,690 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $39,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 21. Nebraska | $51,750 |
| 22. South Carolina | $51,530 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $51,200 |
| 24. Florida | $50,640 |
| 25. Massachusetts | $50,240 |
| 26. Tennessee | $49,360 |
| 27. Colorado | $48,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $24.35 ($50,640 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $50,640 against $51,220 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Florida ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Florida pays private detective and investigators the most?
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, with a median of $59,350 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.