How much does a private detective and investigator make in Salem?
$81,070a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $38.98 an hour or $6,756 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.98
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,170Median: $81,070Highest 10%: $93,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,170 | $27.49 | |
| 25th | $67,170 | $32.29 | |
| Median | $81,070 | $38.98 | |
| 75th | $93,620 | $45.01 | |
| 90th | $93,620 | $45.01 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.
| Portland, OR | $78,330 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $38.98 ($81,070 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $81,070 against $51,220 nationally, 58% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $76,480, so Salem pays 6% more.
Where does Salem rank for private detective and investigator pay?
2 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a private detective and investigator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,620 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.