Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in the Industry of Department Stores

The salary statistics and trend of private detectives and investigators in the industry of department 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$22,440
25th Percentile Wage
$25,430
50th Percentile Wage
$30,280
75th Percentile Wage
$40,910
90th Percentile Wage
$51,600

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for private detectives and investigators in the industry of department 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 $51,600. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent private detectives and investigators is $22,440.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of private detectives and investigators in the industry of Department Stores from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$30,280
3.80% -10.34%
2015
$29,130
1.30% -
2014
$28,750
-7.72% -
2013
$30,970
-7.88% -
2012
$33,410
- -

Table 3. Compare Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

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
$51,330
General Merchandise Stores
$45,390
Other General Merchandise Stores
$43,080
Health and Personal Care Stores
$34,760
Health and Personal Care Stores
$34,760
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$34,760
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
$30,960
Clothing Stores
$30,960
Department Stores
$30,280

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