How much does a private detective and investigator make in Milwaukee?
$41,850a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $20.12 an hour or $3,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.12
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,940Median: $41,850Highest 10%: $72,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| Median | $41,850 | $20.12 | |
| 75th | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| 90th | $72,100 | $34.66 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,220 |
| Madison, WI | $42,320 |
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How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $20.12 ($41,850 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $41,850 against $51,220 nationally, 18% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $41,850, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for private detective and investigator pay?
116 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,100 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.