Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Kentucky

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Kentucky

Private Detectives and Investigators in Kentucky earn a median salary of $47,605 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 150 private detectives and investigators are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $45,290 to $49,920 depending on location.

$47,605 Avg median salary in Kentucky
$49,920 Highest paying metro
$45,290 Lowest paying metro
150 Employed in Kentucky

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      Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Kentucky

      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$49,920$44,910$71,260110
      Lexington, KY$45,290$39,520$50,58040

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