Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #36 of 49 · WI
15.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,660 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $41,850
Employment 410
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,000P25 $38,580 Median $41,850P75 $58,210P90 $76,550
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in Wisconsin earn between $37,000 and $76,550. 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 Wisconsin is $50,660, about 15.8% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $42,320 | $53,090 | 60 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $41,850 | $48,620 | 140 |