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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Hartford?

$77,540a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $37.28 an hour or $6,462 a month.

Hourly
$37.28
Vs. national median
+51%
Rank among cities
4 of 143
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,970Median: $77,540Highest 10%: $95,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,970$18.25
25th$44,650$21.47
Median$77,540$37.28
75th$83,320$40.06
90th$95,990$46.15

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Waterbury, CT$76,630
New Haven, CT$65,030
Bridgeport, CT$64,080
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Related jobs in Hartford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$112,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$99,820
Detective and Criminal Investigator$98,690
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,660
Fire Inspector and Investigator$76,550
Firefighter$75,990
Animal Control Worker$60,560
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$59,740
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,240
Crossing Guard and Flagger$41,140
Salaries for every job in Hartford, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Hartford?

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $37.28 ($77,540 a year).

Do private detective and investigators make more in Hartford than the national average?

Yes: $77,540 against $51,220 nationally, 51% more.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $75,010, so Hartford pays 3% more.

Where does Hartford rank for private detective and investigator pay?

4 of 143 metro areas with data.

How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Hartford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,990 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.