How much does a private detective and investigator make in Kentucky?
$47,650a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Kentucky. That is $22.91 an hour or $3,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.91
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,340Median: $47,650Highest 10%: $70,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 25th | $40,220 | $19.34 | |
| Median | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 75th | $56,080 | $26.96 | |
| 90th | $70,150 | $33.73 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $49,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
| Lexington, KY | $41,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 28. Michigan | $48,650 |
| 29. Idaho | $47,910 |
| 30. Arkansas | $47,750 |
| 31. Kentucky | $47,650 |
| 32. Montana | $47,430 |
| 33. Ohio | $47,200 |
| 34. Alabama | $46,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.91 ($47,650 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $47,650 against $51,220 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Kentucky ranks 31 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays private detective and investigators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $49,420 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.