How much does a private detective and investigator make in North Carolina?
$52,890a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in North Carolina. That is $25.43 an hour or $4,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.43
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,600Median: $52,890Highest 10%: $98,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $41,000 | $19.71 | |
| Median | $52,890 | $25.43 | |
| 75th | $74,900 | $36.01 | |
| 90th | $98,560 | $47.38 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $73,430 |
| Asheville, NC | $53,900 |
| Durham, NC | $53,610 |
| Greenville, NC | $51,010 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,990 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,390 |
| Hickory, NC | $44,820 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $42,660 |
| Greensboro, NC | $41,630 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $38,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 16. Rhode Island | $54,620 |
| 17. Wyoming | $54,310 |
| 18. Alaska | $53,440 |
| 19. North Carolina | $52,890 |
| 20. Texas | $51,810 |
| 21. Nebraska | $51,750 |
| 22. South Carolina | $51,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $25.43 ($52,890 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $52,890 against $51,220 nationally, 3% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for private detective and investigator pay?
North Carolina ranks 19 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays private detective and investigators the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $73,430 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.