How much does a private detective and investigator make in Wisconsin?
$41,850a year
Median yearly pay for private detective and investigators in Wisconsin. That is $20.12 an hour or $3,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.12
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,000Median: $41,850Highest 10%: $76,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| Median | $41,850 | $20.12 | |
| 75th | $58,210 | $27.99 | |
| 90th | $76,550 | $36.80 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,220 |
| Madison, WI | $42,320 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $41,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for private detective and investigators.
| 40. North Dakota | $44,310 |
| 41. Maine | $43,830 |
| 42. Louisiana | $41,950 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $41,850 |
| 44. Indiana | $41,830 |
| 45. Missouri | $41,600 |
| 46. New Mexico | $41,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private detective and investigator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $20.12 ($41,850 a year).
Do private detective and investigators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $41,850 against $51,220 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for private detective and investigator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 43 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays private detective and investigators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $70,220 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.