Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Fayetteville, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.63 – $24.89
Average Annual Pay
Range: $47,070 – $51,777
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
$20.20/hr
Range: $19.24 – $21.16
Annual Rate
$42,010
Range: $40,010 – $44,010
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.76/hr
Range: $22.63 – $24.89
Annual Rate
$49,424
Range: $47,070 – $51,777
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.32/hr
Range: $26.02 – $28.62
Annual Rate
$56,838
Range: $54,130 – $59,544
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

