Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Georgia
Ranked #31 of 49 · GA
9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,730 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $45,060
Employment 1,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,570P25 $38,650 Median $45,060P75 $59,950P90 $96,680
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Georgia earn between $36,570 and $96,680. 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 Georgia is $54,730, about 9% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $49,250 | $51,290 | 40 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $46,190 | $48,370 | 50 |
| Savannah, GA | $45,960 | $49,590 | 60 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $45,080 | $58,050 | 980 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $44,990 | $47,920 | 30 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $41,330 | $50,880 | 50 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $36,750 | $42,570 | 50 |