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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Phoenix?

$64,400a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $30.96 an hour or $5,367 a month.

Hourly
$30.96
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
14 of 143
Jobs in the area
610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,060Median: $64,400Highest 10%: $92,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,060$18.78
25th$41,930$20.16
Median$64,400$30.96
75th$79,790$38.36
90th$92,160$44.31

Other cities in Arizona

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Tucson, AZ$41,450
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Related jobs in Phoenix

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$114,500
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$103,000
Detective and Criminal Investigator$98,860
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$85,050
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$79,910
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$77,190
Fire Inspector and Investigator$75,580
Transportation Security Screener$63,920
Firefighter$61,780
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,700
Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZ

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $30.96 ($64,400 a year).

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

Yes: $64,400 against $51,220 nationally, 26% more.

How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?

The median in Arizona is $61,030, so Phoenix pays 6% more.

Where does Phoenix rank for private detective and investigator pay?

14 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,160 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.