Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.67 – $33.74
Average Annual Pay
Range: $63,794 – $70,173
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
$27.37/hr
Range: $26.07 – $28.68
Annual Rate
$56,936
Range: $54,225 – $59,647
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.20/hr
Range: $30.67 – $33.74
Annual Rate
$66,983
Range: $63,794 – $70,173
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.03/hr
Range: $35.27 – $38.80
Annual Rate
$77,030
Range: $73,363 – $80,699
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

