Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Vermont, VT
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.27 – $33.30
Average Annual Pay
Range: $62,962 – $69,258
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
$27.01/hr
Range: $25.73 – $28.30
Annual Rate
$56,194
Range: $53,518 – $58,869
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.78/hr
Range: $30.27 – $33.30
Annual Rate
$66,110
Range: $62,962 – $69,258
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$36.55/hr
Range: $34.81 – $38.29
Annual Rate
$76,027
Range: $72,406 – $79,647
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

