Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Syracuse, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $33.71 – $37.08
Average Annual Pay
Range: $70,117 – $77,128
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
$30.09/hr
Range: $28.65 – $31.52
Annual Rate
$62,580
Range: $59,599 – $65,559
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.40/hr
Range: $33.71 – $37.08
Annual Rate
$73,623
Range: $70,117 – $77,128
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.71/hr
Range: $38.77 – $42.64
Annual Rate
$84,666
Range: $80,635 – $88,697
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

