Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $23.16 – $25.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $48,173 – $52,990
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
$20.67/hr
Range: $19.69 – $21.66
Annual Rate
$42,994
Range: $40,947 – $45,042
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.32/hr
Range: $23.16 – $25.48
Annual Rate
$50,581
Range: $48,173 – $52,990
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.97/hr
Range: $26.63 – $29.30
Annual Rate
$58,168
Range: $55,399 – $60,938
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

