How much does a private detective and investigator make in Georgia?
$45,060a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Georgia. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.66
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,570Median: $45,060Highest 10%: $96,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 25th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| 75th | $59,950 | $28.82 | |
| 90th | $96,680 | $46.48 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $45,960 |
| Atlanta, GA | $45,080 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,330 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 35. West Virginia | $46,410 |
| 36. Hawaii | $45,750 |
| 37. Kansas | $45,260 |
| 38. Georgia | $45,060 |
| 39. South Dakota | $44,840 |
| 40. North Dakota | $44,310 |
| 41. Maine | $43,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $21.66 ($45,060 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $45,060 against $51,220 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Georgia rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Georgia ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Georgia pays private detective and investigators the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $45,960 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.