How much does a private detective and investigator make in Montgomery?
$47,100a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $22.64 an hour or $3,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.64
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,210Median: $47,100Highest 10%: $79,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| 25th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 75th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 90th | $79,830 | $38.38 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Birmingham, AL | $49,390 |
| Mobile, AL | $47,770 |
| Huntsville, AL | $43,950 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Montgomery, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $22.64 ($47,100 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $47,100 against $51,220 nationally, 8% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,810, so Montgomery pays 1% more.
Where does Montgomery rank for private detective and investigator pay?
78 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,830 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.