Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Florida
Ranked #29 of 49 · FL
7.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,820 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $50,640
Employment 3,660
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,990P25 $38,120 Median $50,640P75 $64,080P90 $85,830
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Florida earn between $35,990 and $85,830. 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 Florida is $55,820, about 7.2% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $59,350 | $63,060 | 120 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $56,510 | $54,490 | 120 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $56,370 | $55,560 | 40 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $54,720 | $58,660 | 1,030 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $51,950 | $54,880 | 80 |
| Gainesville, FL | $51,580 | $54,140 | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $51,390 | $54,910 | 660 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $49,870 | $53,650 | 90 |