How much does a private detective and investigator make in New Jersey?
$54,710a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in New Jersey. That is $26.30 an hour or $4,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.30
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,980Median: $54,710Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| Median | $54,710 | $26.30 | |
| 75th | $91,990 | $44.23 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.88 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $59,140 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,680 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 12. Minnesota | $57,880 |
| 13. Virginia | $56,160 |
| 14. Delaware | $55,710 |
| 15. New Jersey | $54,710 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $54,620 |
| 17. Wyoming | $54,310 |
| 18. Alaska | $53,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.30 ($54,710 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $54,710 against $51,220 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for private detective and investigator pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays private detective and investigators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $59,140 a year.
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.