How much does a private detective and investigator make in Manchester?
$70,780a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. That is $34.03 an hour or $5,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.03
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,350Median: $70,780Highest 10%: $124,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,350 | $20.36 | |
| 25th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $70,780 | $34.03 | |
| 75th | $78,310 | $37.65 | |
| 90th | $124,200 | $59.69 |
Other cities in New Hampshire
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Boston, MA | $60,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Manchester, NHFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Manchester?
The median hourly pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area is $34.03 ($70,780 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Manchester than the national average?
Yes: $70,780 against $51,220 nationally, 38% more.
How does Manchester compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
The median in New Hampshire is $65,370, so Manchester pays 8% more.
Where does Manchester rank for private detective and investigator pay?
8 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,200 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.