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

$52,430a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $25.21 an hour or $4,369 a month.

Hourly
$25.21
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
45 of 143
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,180Median: $52,430Highest 10%: $101,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,180$17.88
25th$39,300$18.89
Median$52,430$25.21
75th$78,710$37.84
90th$101,400$48.75

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Washington, DC$62,300
Virginia Beach, VA$45,990
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Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$100,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$100,200
Detective and Criminal Investigator$91,080
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$67,440
Transportation Security Screener$65,960
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$62,720
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$62,510
Firefighter$60,790
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,660
Animal Control Worker$49,010
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $25.21 ($52,430 a year).

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

Yes: $52,430 against $51,220 nationally, 2% more.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $56,160, so Richmond pays 7% less.

Where does Richmond rank for private detective and investigator pay?

45 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,400 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.