Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.72 – $24.99
Average Annual Pay
Range: $47,258 – $51,983
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
$20.28/hr
Range: $19.31 – $21.24
Annual Rate
$42,177
Range: $40,169 – $44,186
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.86/hr
Range: $22.72 – $24.99
Annual Rate
$49,620
Range: $47,258 – $51,983
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.44/hr
Range: $26.13 – $28.74
Annual Rate
$57,063
Range: $54,347 – $59,780
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

