Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in New Hampshire, NH
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.81 – $30.59
Average Annual Pay
Range: $57,845 – $63,629
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
$24.82/hr
Range: $23.64 – $26.00
Annual Rate
$51,626
Range: $49,168 – $54,085
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.20/hr
Range: $27.81 – $30.59
Annual Rate
$60,737
Range: $57,845 – $63,629
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.58/hr
Range: $31.98 – $35.18
Annual Rate
$69,848
Range: $66,522 – $73,173
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

