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

$61,460a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $29.55 an hour or $5,122 a month.

Hourly
$29.55
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
22 of 143
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,350Median: $61,460Highest 10%: $81,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,350$18.44
25th$42,780$20.57
Median$61,460$29.55
75th$81,540$39.20
90th$81,540$39.20

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Portland, OR$78,330
Seattle, WA$75,670
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Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$127,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,000
Detective and Criminal Investigator$107,400
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$98,870
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$95,660
Firefighter$83,310
Correctional Officer and Jailer$79,460
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$72,580
Transportation Security Screener$61,420
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,870
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $29.55 ($61,460 a year).

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

Yes: $61,460 against $51,220 nationally, 20% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $64,080, so Spokane pays 4% less.

Where does Spokane rank for private detective and investigator pay?

22 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,540 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.