How much does a private detective and investigator make in Virginia?
$56,160a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Virginia. That is $27.00 an hour or $4,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.00
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,530Median: $56,160Highest 10%: $95,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $41,200 | $19.81 | |
| Median | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 75th | $76,680 | $36.87 | |
| 90th | $95,000 | $45.67 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $62,300 |
| Richmond, VA | $52,430 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 10. New York | $59,140 |
| 11. Utah | $57,910 |
| 12. Minnesota | $57,880 |
| 13. Virginia | $56,160 |
| 14. Delaware | $55,710 |
| 15. New Jersey | $54,710 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $54,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $27.00 ($56,160 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $56,160 against $51,220 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Virginia rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Virginia ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays private detective and investigators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $62,300 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.