The average salary for a private detective in Delaware is around $44,550 per year.
Avg Salary
Private detectives earn an average yearly salary of $44,550.
Wages typically start from $31,280 and go up to $90,120.
21% below national average Updated in 2021
Private detective earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Private detective salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Arkansas | $80,880 |
Nevada | $78,480 |
Colorado | $78,420 |
Missouri | $77,030 |
Oregon | $76,920 |
Nebraska | $76,610 |
Illinois | $72,840 |
North Carolina | $69,520 |
Virginia | $66,200 |
Minnesota | $65,870 |
New Hampshire | $64,700 |
Washington | $64,700 |
Connecticut | $64,360 |
Montana | $63,840 |
Alabama | $63,590 |
District of Columbia | $63,170 |
Rhode Island | $63,090 |
Massachusetts | $63,050 |
California | $63,010 |
Alaska | $62,130 |
New York | $61,590 |
New Mexico | $61,310 |
South Dakota | $60,460 |
Hawaii | $59,610 |
Florida | $58,200 |
Maine | $55,670 |
Iowa | $53,050 |
Texas | $52,540 |
Kansas | $52,390 |
Maryland | $51,060 |
Arizona | $50,710 |
Michigan | $50,550 |
Georgia | $50,530 |
Pennsylvania | $50,530 |
Tennessee | $49,810 |
Utah | $49,650 |
Idaho | $49,260 |
Ohio | $48,770 |
Louisiana | $48,320 |
South Carolina | $47,960 |
West Virginia | $47,960 |
Wisconsin | $47,600 |
Indiana | $47,040 |
Kentucky | $45,330 |
Delaware | $44,550 |
New Jersey | $42,210 |
Oklahoma | $39,550 |
Puerto Rico | $33,090 |
Mississippi | $31,820 |
How do private detective salaries compare to similar careers?
Private detectives earn 7% less than similar careers in Delaware. On average, they make less than social workers but more than legislators.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Social worker salary | $67K |
Hearing officer salary | $52K |
Clergy member salary | $60K |
Landscaper salary | $60K |
Paralegal salary | $58K |
Private detective salary | $45K |
Fire inspector salary | $52K |
Postal service worker salary | $53K |
Postal service clerk salary | $53K |
Legislator salary | $55K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)