Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$54,710

per year

Hourly Rate

$26.31

per hour

Employment

410

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+6.8%

National: $51,220

📊 Compared to the national median of $51,220, New Jersey pays 6.8% MORE for Private Detectives and Investigators positions.

Purchasing Power

$50,285

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

39%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$39,980

25th

$42,890

Median

$54,710

75th

$91,990

90th

$103,750

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