Salary & Benefits

Usually, an investigators' salary may vary depending on how much crime you have solved successfully. It also varies on your rank, specialty, and your geographical area. The statistics earnings or private investigators in May 2004, was about $32,110. Agencies charge from $40 to $100 per hour. Trainees may start out with a little more than minimum wage. However, trainees could learn enough in a short time and their salary will increase rapidly.