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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Minneapolis?

$70,220a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $33.76 an hour or $5,852 a month.

Hourly
$33.76
Vs. national median
+37%
Rank among cities
9 of 143
Jobs in the area
410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,310Median: $70,220Highest 10%: $101,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,310$19.86
25th$47,200$22.69
Median$70,220$33.76
75th$93,620$45.01
90th$101,800$48.94

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Related jobs in Minneapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$123,400
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$100,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$97,190
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$88,650
Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,300
Fire Inspector and Investigator$84,410
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$81,630
Correctional Officer and Jailer$69,640
Transportation Security Screener$68,830
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$58,100
Salaries for every job in Minneapolis, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $33.76 ($70,220 a year).

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

Yes: $70,220 against $51,220 nationally, 37% more.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $57,880, so Minneapolis pays 21% more.

Where does Minneapolis rank for private detective and investigator pay?

9 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,800 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.