Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Georgia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Georgia

Private Detectives and Investigators in Georgia earn a median salary of $44,105 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.8% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 1,160 private detectives and investigators are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $38,010 to $47,500 depending on location.

$44,105 Avg median salary in Georgia
$47,500 Highest paying metro
$38,010 Lowest paying metro
1,160 Employed in Georgia

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      Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Georgia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      South Georgia $47,500 $39,280 $58,180 40
      Savannah, GA $46,500 $40,510 $53,550 50
      North Georgia $46,190 $37,050 $55,000 50
      Middle Georgia $44,990 $40,230 $54,680 30
      Atlanta, GA $44,590 $39,980 $62,000 890
      Augusta, GA-SC $43,920 $37,090 $53,560 40
      Gainesville, GA $41,140 $39,510 $50,510 30
      Columbus, GA-AL $38,010 $37,120 $45,510 30

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