Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Colorado
Ranked #23 of 49 · CO
2.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,910 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $48,730
Employment 540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $41,110P25 $44,150 Median $48,730P75 $67,800P90 $86,430
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Colorado earn between $41,110 and $86,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean private detectives and investigators salary in Colorado is $58,910, about 2.1% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $62,520 | $62,840 | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $52,000 | $61,390 | 340 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,140 | $47,980 | 50 |