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

$44,550a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.

Hourly
$21.42
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
97 of 143
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,660Median: $44,550Highest 10%: $81,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,660$17.63
25th$38,040$18.29
Median$44,550$21.42
75th$63,430$30.50
90th$81,450$39.16

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Chicago, IL$68,310
Louisville, KY$49,420
Cincinnati, OH$46,190
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$98,890
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,590
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,110
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,730
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,720
Fire Inspector and Investigator$73,440
Firefighter$68,480
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$65,060
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$63,580
Transportation Security Screener$61,670
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $21.42 ($44,550 a year).

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

No: $44,550 against $51,220 nationally, 13% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $41,830, so Indianapolis pays 7% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for private detective and investigator pay?

97 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,450 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.