Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Virginia
Ranked #16 of 49 · VA
3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,940 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $56,160
Employment 1,280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,530P25 $41,200 Median $56,160P75 $76,680P90 $95,000
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Virginia earn between $35,530 and $95,000. 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 Virginia is $61,940, about 3% above the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $52,430 | $63,490 | 130 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,990 | $48,290 | 210 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $41,200 | $44,440 | 40 |