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How much does a private detective and investigator make in North Port?

$51,950a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area. That is $24.98 an hour or $4,329 a month.

Hourly
$24.98
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
47 of 143
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,640Median: $51,950Highest 10%: $76,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,640$13.77
25th$41,160$19.79
Median$51,950$24.98
75th$62,760$30.17
90th$76,140$36.61

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Deltona, FL$59,350
Tallahassee, FL$56,510
Miami, FL$54,720
Tampa, FL$51,390
Cape Coral, FL$49,870
Port St. Lucie, FL$48,430
Jacksonville, FL$48,060
Orlando, FL$47,360
Pensacola, FL$45,440
Lakeland, FL$39,690
Palm Bay, FL$39,260
Private Detective and Investigator salary in Florida Private Detective and Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in North Port

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$109,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$102,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,820
Correctional Officer and Jailer$66,150
Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,320
Firefighter$62,120
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,430
Protective Service Worker$42,200
Security Guard$37,040
Salaries for every job in North Port, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area is $24.98 ($51,950 a year).

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

Yes: $51,950 against $51,220 nationally, 1% more.

How does North Port compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $50,640, so North Port pays 3% more.

Where does North Port rank for private detective and investigator pay?

47 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,140 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.