Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Fresno, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.86 – $29.55
Average Annual Pay
Range: $55,869 – $61,456
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
$23.97/hr
Range: $22.83 – $25.12
Annual Rate
$49,863
Range: $47,489 – $52,238
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.20/hr
Range: $26.86 – $29.55
Annual Rate
$58,662
Range: $55,869 – $61,456
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.43/hr
Range: $30.89 – $33.98
Annual Rate
$67,461
Range: $64,249 – $70,674
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

