How much does a private detective and investigator make in Utah?
$57,910a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Utah. That is $27.84 an hour or $4,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.84
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,690Median: $57,910Highest 10%: $89,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 25th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 75th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $89,900 | $43.22 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $57,910 |
| Ogden, UT | $55,450 |
| Provo, UT | $55,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 8. Arizona | $61,030 |
| 9. Illinois | $60,210 |
| 10. New York | $59,140 |
| 11. Utah | $57,910 |
| 12. Minnesota | $57,880 |
| 13. Virginia | $56,160 |
| 14. Delaware | $55,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $27.84 ($57,910 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $57,910 against $51,220 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Utah rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Utah ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in Utah pays private detective and investigators the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $57,910 a year.
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.