How much does a private detective and investigator make in Ohio?
$47,200a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Ohio. That is $22.69 an hour or $3,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.69
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $47,200Highest 10%: $84,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 75th | $70,910 | $34.09 | |
| 90th | $84,930 | $40.83 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $51,780 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,510 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,660 |
| Youngstown, OH | $43,740 |
| Akron, OH | $41,420 |
| Toledo, OH | $39,600 |
| Canton, OH | $38,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 30. Arkansas | $47,750 |
| 31. Kentucky | $47,650 |
| 32. Montana | $47,430 |
| 33. Ohio | $47,200 |
| 34. Alabama | $46,810 |
| 35. West Virginia | $46,410 |
| 36. Hawaii | $45,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $22.69 ($47,200 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $47,200 against $51,220 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Ohio rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Ohio ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in Ohio pays private detective and investigators the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $51,780 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.