Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New York

Median Salary

$59,140

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.43

per hour

Employment

1,300

in New York

vs. National Avg

+15.5%

National: $51,220

📊 Compared to the national median of $51,220, New York pays 15.5% MORE for Private Detectives and Investigators positions.

Purchasing Power

$52,569

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.5

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

37%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New York

10th

$40,940

25th

$45,970

Median

$59,140

75th

$80,910

90th

$103,610

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