The salary statistics and trend of private detectives and investigators in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare private detectives and investigators salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,310 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,390 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $51,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for private detectives and investigators in the industry of general merchandise stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) private detectives and investigators is $62,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,390. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent private detectives and investigators is $29,310.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of private detectives and investigators in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,390 | 24.81% | 27.63% |
| 2016 | $34,130 | 5.39% | - |
| 2015 | $32,290 | 4.24% | - |
| 2014 | $30,920 | -11.38% | - |
| 2013 | $34,440 | 4.62% | - |
| 2012 | $32,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of private detectives and investigators in nine industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of private detectives and investigators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Grocery Stores | |
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | |
| Pharmacies and Drug Stores | |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores | |
| Clothing Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
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