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Private Detectives and Investigators in Pennsylvania

Private detectives and investigators gather and analyze information about individuals or organizations for clients, or monitor private establishments for rule violations and unlawful activity. They work for detective agencies, security firms, law offices, or as independent contractors, conducting interviews, surveillance, and background research. In Pennsylvania the median pay is $51,200 a year, 0% above the national median of $51,220.

$51,200median pay in Pennsylvania, per year

$44,840–$71,830middle half earn

1,220employed in Pennsylvania

$51,220U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Pennsylvania

114open roles like this on employer career sites, 14 in Pennsylvania or remote

33employers hiring

35posted in the last 7 days

Remote · TX · NYwhere most openings are

Openings in Pennsylvania and remote

Supervisory Investigator - Investigations Division · Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $125776–$197200
Threat Investigator Team Lead · Discord · USA · Remote
Motor Carrier Safety Specialist (Safety Investigator) · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $121785–$158322
Technical Threat Investigator, Threat Intel Engineering · OpenAI · USA · Remote
SIU Investigator · Healthcare Fraud Shield · United States · Remote
AML Investigator III · Mercury · USA · Remote
Background Investigator · CertiK · Europe, UK, USA · Remote
Senior All-Source Investigator, Severe Harms · TRM Labs · UK, USA · Remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeAdministration and Management

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Private Detectives and Investigators.

Licenses and training in Pennsylvania

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Private Detectives and Investigators pay in other states

Oregon · $76,480 Connecticut · $75,010 District of Columbia · $72,720 Vermont · $67,910 New Hampshire · $65,370 Washington · $64,080 California · $61,250 Arizona · $61,030 Illinois · $60,210 New York · $59,140

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O*NET-SOC 33-9021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.