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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Colorado
- Fort Collins$62,840
- Denver$61,390
- Colorado Springs$47,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | $62,840 | $62,520 | $44,130 | $50,615 | 101 |
| Denver | $61,390 | $52,000 | $46,130 | $49,514 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $47,980 | $42,140 | $40,420 | $39,329 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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