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How much does a private detective and investigator make in San Antonio?

$56,760a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $27.29 an hour or $4,730 a month.

Hourly
$27.29
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
33 of 143
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $56,760Highest 10%: $112,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,990$17.30
25th$36,550$17.57
Median$56,760$27.29
75th$72,590$34.90
90th$112,200$53.93

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Dallas, TX$61,460
Beaumont, TX$57,620
Houston, TX$46,110
El Paso, TX$38,070
McAllen, TX$37,090
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Related jobs in San Antonio

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$105,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator$83,830
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$79,450
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,860
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$73,300
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$70,250
Fire Inspector and Investigator$68,650
Transportation Security Screener$64,060
Firefighter$63,360
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,310
Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $27.29 ($56,760 a year).

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

Yes: $56,760 against $51,220 nationally, 11% more.

How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $51,810, so San Antonio pays 10% more.

Where does San Antonio rank for private detective and investigator pay?

33 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,200 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.