Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in California

Median Salary

$61,250

per year

Hourly Rate

$29.45

per hour

Employment

4,190

in California

vs. National Avg

+19.6%

National: $51,220

📊 Compared to the national median of $51,220, California pays 19.6% MORE for Private Detectives and Investigators positions.

Purchasing Power

$55,330

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

44%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$42,600

25th

$45,380

Median

$61,250

75th

$82,110

90th

$103,410

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).