Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Utah, UT
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.74 – $30.51
Average Annual Pay
Range: $57,699 – $63,469
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
$24.76/hr
Range: $23.58 – $25.93
Annual Rate
$51,496
Range: $49,044 – $53,949
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.13/hr
Range: $27.74 – $30.51
Annual Rate
$60,584
Range: $57,699 – $63,469
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.50/hr
Range: $31.90 – $35.09
Annual Rate
$69,672
Range: $66,354 – $72,989
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

