How much does a private detective and investigator make in Hawaii?
$45,750a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Hawaii. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,830Median: $45,750Highest 10%: $83,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,830 | $20.11 | |
| 25th | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| Median | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $66,350 | $31.90 | |
| 90th | $83,050 | $39.93 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $45,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 33. Ohio | $47,200 |
| 34. Alabama | $46,810 |
| 35. West Virginia | $46,410 |
| 36. Hawaii | $45,750 |
| 37. Kansas | $45,260 |
| 38. Georgia | $45,060 |
| 39. South Dakota | $44,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $22.00 ($45,750 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Hawaii than the national average?
No: $45,750 against $51,220 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Hawaii rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Hawaii ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays private detective and investigators the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $45,750 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.