Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.45 – $33.50
Average Annual Pay
Range: $63,336 – $69,670
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
$27.17/hr
Range: $25.88 – $28.47
Annual Rate
$56,528
Range: $53,836 – $59,220
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.97/hr
Range: $30.45 – $33.50
Annual Rate
$66,503
Range: $63,336 – $69,670
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$36.77/hr
Range: $35.02 – $38.52
Annual Rate
$76,478
Range: $72,836 – $80,121
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

