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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Little Rock?

$47,960a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,997 a month.

Hourly
$23.06
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
73 of 143
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $47,960Highest 10%: $76,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,480$17.54
25th$37,620$18.09
Median$47,960$23.06
75th$63,220$30.39
90th$76,140$36.61

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Memphis, TN$99,680
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Related jobs in Little Rock

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$77,330
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,330
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$70,220
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Detective and Criminal Investigator$56,270
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$54,840
Bailiff$52,070
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$50,580
Firefighter$48,110
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,000
Salaries for every job in Little Rock, AR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $23.06 ($47,960 a year).

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

No: $47,960 against $51,220 nationally, 6% less.

How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $47,750, so Little Rock pays 0% more.

Where does Little Rock rank for private detective and investigator pay?

73 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,140 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.