How much does a private detective and investigator make in Indiana?
$41,830a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Indiana. That is $20.11 an hour or $3,486 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.11
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $41,830Highest 10%: $77,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| Median | $41,830 | $20.11 | |
| 75th | $53,590 | $25.76 | |
| 90th | $77,000 | $37.02 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $68,310 |
| Louisville, KY | $49,420 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $44,550 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $39,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 41. Maine | $43,830 |
| 42. Louisiana | $41,950 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $41,850 |
| 44. Indiana | $41,830 |
| 45. Missouri | $41,600 |
| 46. New Mexico | $41,600 |
| 47. Iowa | $41,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $20.11 ($41,830 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $41,830 against $51,220 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Indiana rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Indiana ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Indiana pays private detective and investigators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $68,310 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.