How much does a private detective and investigator make in Memphis?
$99,680a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $47.92 an hour or $8,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.92
- Vs. national median
- +95%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,450Median: $99,680Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $45,670 | $21.96 | |
| Median | $99,680 | $47.92 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.10 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.57 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Nashville, TN | $44,890 |
| Knoxville, TN | $43,150 |
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How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $47.92 ($99,680 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $99,680 against $51,220 nationally, 95% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $49,360, so Memphis pays 102% more.
Where does Memphis rank for private detective and investigator pay?
1 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,000 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.