How much does a private detective and investigator make in Pennsylvania?
$51,200a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Pennsylvania. That is $24.62 an hour or $4,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.62
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $51,200Highest 10%: $91,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| Median | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| 75th | $71,830 | $34.53 | |
| 90th | $91,470 | $43.98 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $59,770 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,680 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,710 |
| Reading, PA | $50,200 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,810 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 20. Texas | $51,810 |
| 21. Nebraska | $51,750 |
| 22. South Carolina | $51,530 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $51,200 |
| 24. Florida | $50,640 |
| 25. Massachusetts | $50,240 |
| 26. Tennessee | $49,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $24.62 ($51,200 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $51,200 against $51,220 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays private detective and investigators the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $59,770 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.