Private Investigator Salary Overview
The average private investigator salary in the United Kingdom is £184,000 per year. Entry level positions start at £95,000 per year, with most experienced workers making up to £273,000 per year. Experienced investigators earn between £24,000 and £35,000 per year.
London Private Investigator Salaries
The average salary for a Private Investigator in London is £39,980 per year, with the highest salary reaching £49,395 per year and the lowest at £32,498 per year.
Earnings Based on Experience and Specialization
- As a trainee, salary is £16,000 per year.
- More experienced investigators earn £25.
- Investigators doing domestic cases earn £16,000 per year.
- An hourly rate for a rookie investigator is £12 per hour, equaling £23,000 per year.
Comparing Private Investigator Salaries
- National average salary for Private Investigators is £33,678 per year, with the highest reaching £51,365 and the lowest at £22,082 per year.
- In 2018, private investigators made $50,090 per year.