How much does a private detective and investigator make in Pittsburgh?
$49,810a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.95
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,800Median: $49,810Highest 10%: $75,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $44,430 | $21.36 | |
| Median | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| 75th | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| 90th | $75,790 | $36.44 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Harrisburg, PA | $59,770 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,680 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,710 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $23.95 ($49,810 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $49,810 against $51,220 nationally, 3% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $51,200, so Pittsburgh pays 3% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for private detective and investigator pay?
60 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,790 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.