How much does a private detective and investigator make in Providence?
$46,560a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,560Median: $46,560Highest 10%: $83,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $40,230 | $19.34 | |
| Median | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $79,140 | $38.05 | |
| 90th | $83,080 | $39.94 |
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How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.38 ($46,560 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $46,560 against $51,220 nationally, 9% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $54,620, so Providence pays 15% less.
Where does Providence rank for private detective and investigator pay?
80 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,080 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.