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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$54,780
- Grand Rapids$53,830
- Lansing$46,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $54,780 | $47,690 | $38,970 | $42,939 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids | $53,830 | $42,140 | $37,560 | $42,671 | 96 |
| Lansing | $46,930 | $37,750 | $36,730 | $37,729 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Private Detectives and Investigators salary in other states
Private Detectives and Investigators salary by city and state
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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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