Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Corpus Christi, TX
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.28 – $28.91
Average Annual Pay
Range: $54,662 – $60,129
How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$23.45/hr
Range: $22.34 – $24.57
Annual Rate
$48,787
Range: $46,463 – $51,110
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.59/hr
Range: $26.28 – $28.91
Annual Rate
$57,396
Range: $54,662 – $60,129
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.73/hr
Range: $30.22 – $33.25
Annual Rate
$66,005
Range: $62,861 – $69,148
Private Detectives and Investigators job description
Private Detectives and Investigators professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

