How much does a private detective and investigator make in Mobile?
$47,770a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,840Median: $47,770Highest 10%: $55,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $52,610 | $25.29 | |
| 90th | $55,310 | $26.59 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Birmingham, AL | $49,390 |
| Montgomery, AL | $47,100 |
| Huntsville, AL | $43,950 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Mobile, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Mobile?
The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $22.97 ($47,770 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Mobile than the national average?
No: $47,770 against $51,220 nationally, 7% less.
How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,810, so Mobile pays 2% more.
Where does Mobile rank for private detective and investigator pay?
74 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Mobile?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,310 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.