Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $23.37 – $25.71
Average Annual Pay
Range: $48,610 – $53,471
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
$20.86/hr
Range: $19.86 – $21.85
Annual Rate
$43,384
Range: $41,319 – $45,450
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.54/hr
Range: $23.37 – $25.71
Annual Rate
$51,040
Range: $48,610 – $53,471
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.22/hr
Range: $26.88 – $29.57
Annual Rate
$58,696
Range: $55,901 – $61,492
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

