Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in the Industry of Accommodation

The salary statistics and trend of private detectives and investigators in the industry of accommodation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare private detectives and investigators salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$29,800
25th Percentile Wage
$39,710
50th Percentile Wage
$45,200
75th Percentile Wage
$49,710
90th Percentile Wage
$53,300

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for private detectives and investigators in the industry of accommodation. 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 $53,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent private detectives and investigators is $29,800.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of private detectives and investigators in the industry of Accommodation from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$45,200
0.73% 12.17%
2016
$44,870
3.03% -
2015
$43,510
-0.83% -
2014
$43,870
2.10% -
2013
$42,950
7.57% -
2012
$39,700
- -

Table 3. Compare Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Different Industries within the Accommodation and Food Services Sector

The average salaries of private detectives and investigators in three industries within the accommodation and food services 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
Casino Hotels
$45,780
Accommodation
$45,200
Traveler Accommodation
$45,200

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