How much does a private detective and investigator make in Honolulu?
$45,750a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,830Median: $45,750Highest 10%: $85,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,830 | $20.11 | |
| 25th | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| Median | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $68,270 | $32.82 | |
| 90th | $85,130 | $40.93 |
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Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Honolulu, HIFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $22.00 ($45,750 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Honolulu than the national average?
No: $45,750 against $51,220 nationally, 11% less.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $45,750, so Honolulu pays 0% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for private detective and investigator pay?
88 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,130 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.