How much does a private detective and investigator make in Jackson?
$37,920a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $18.23 an hour or $3,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.23
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,740Median: $37,920Highest 10%: $76,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,740 | $15.74 | |
| 25th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| Median | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| 75th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 90th | $76,420 | $36.74 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Memphis, TN | $99,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $18.23 ($37,920 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $37,920 against $51,220 nationally, 26% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $39,060, so Jackson pays 3% less.
Where does Jackson rank for private detective and investigator pay?
136 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,420 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.