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How much does a private detective and investigator make in Virginia Beach?

$45,990a year

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $22.11 an hour or $3,833 a month.

Hourly
$22.11
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
86 of 143
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,810Median: $45,990Highest 10%: $69,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,810$15.77
25th$36,050$17.33
Median$45,990$22.11
75th$53,440$25.69
90th$69,670$33.50

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators.

Washington, DC$62,300
Richmond, VA$52,430
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Related jobs in Virginia Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,200
Detective and Criminal Investigator$93,790
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$87,530
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$80,260
Fish and Game Warden$63,060
Transportation Security Screener$62,000
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,990
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,690
Firefighter$56,940
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,900
Salaries for every job in Virginia Beach, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $22.11 ($45,990 a year).

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

No: $45,990 against $51,220 nationally, 10% less.

How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $56,160, so Virginia Beach pays 18% less.

Where does Virginia Beach rank for private detective and investigator pay?

86 of 143 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,670 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.