Industries with Fastest Private Detectives and Investigators Salary Growth
These industries raised Private Detectives and Investigators salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
29
Industries with Growth
+186.9%
Highest Growth
+27.7%
Average Growth
9
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Private Detectives and Investigators salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 29 Industries with Salary Growth
9 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warehousing and Storage | $63,700 | $44,850 | -$18,850 | -29.6% |
| 2 | Utilities | $95,730 | $74,300 | -$21,430 | -22.4% |
| 3 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $90,820 | $74,300 | -$16,520 | -18.2% |
| 4 | Educational Services | $60,870 | $53,890 | -$6,980 | -11.5% |
| 5 | Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $63,100 | $58,440 | -$4,660 | -7.4% |
| 6 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $76,200 | $72,180 | -$4,020 | -5.3% |
| 7 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $75,910 | $74,190 | -$1,720 | -2.3% |
| 8 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $64,600 | $63,760 | -$840 | -1.3% |
| 9 | Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $57,220 | $57,130 | -$90 | -0.2% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.