Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New York

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • New York

Private Detectives and Investigators in New York earn a median salary of $54,041 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.2% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 2,130 private detectives and investigators are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $47,310 to $69,120 depending on location.

$54,041 Avg median salary in New York
$69,120 Highest paying metro
$47,310 Lowest paying metro
2,130 Employed in New York

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      Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in New York

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Syracuse, NY $69,120 $50,530 $69,120 60
      New York, NY-NJ $59,840 $52,450 $83,410 1,740
      Rochester, NY $55,500 $43,230 $81,210 100
      Kiryas Joel, NY $50,060 $44,540 $91,630 40
      Albany, NY $48,600 $40,950 $69,050 70
      Buffalo, NY $47,860 $42,450 $67,250 90
      Central East New York $47,310 $40,710 $52,640 30

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