Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Virginia

Private Detectives and Investigators in Virginia earn a median salary of $48,044 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.3% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 650 private detectives and investigators are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $39,310 to $63,580 depending on location.

$48,044 Avg median salary in Virginia
$63,580 Highest paying metro
$39,310 Lowest paying metro
650 Employed in Virginia

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      Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Virginia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Richmond, VA $63,580 $45,820 $93,210 170
      Northern West Virginia $49,300 $39,300 $61,180 60
      West Virginia $46,830 $37,370 $61,180 250
      Southwest Virginia $41,200 $36,610 $47,850 40
      Virginia Beach, VA-NC $39,310 $35,350 $59,340 130

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