Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $35.45 – $39.00
Average Annual Pay
Range: $73,736 – $81,110
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
$31.64/hr
Range: $30.13 – $33.15
Annual Rate
$65,810
Range: $62,676 – $68,944
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$37.22/hr
Range: $35.45 – $39.00
Annual Rate
$77,423
Range: $73,736 – $81,110
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$42.80/hr
Range: $40.77 – $44.85
Annual Rate
$89,036
Range: $84,796 – $93,277
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

