How much does a private detective and investigator make in Rochester?
$50,510a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $24.28 an hour or $4,209 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.28
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,470Median: $50,510Highest 10%: $96,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| Median | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 75th | $75,250 | $36.18 | |
| 90th | $96,100 | $46.20 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| New York, NY | $59,140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,540 |
| Albany, NY | $43,890 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $24.28 ($50,510 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $50,510 against $51,220 nationally, 1% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,140, so Rochester pays 15% less.
Where does Rochester rank for private detective and investigator pay?
56 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,100 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.