Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire we have BLS pay data for private detectives and investigators in Manchester only, where the average is $73,260 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the private detectives and investigators average at $69,350 and the median at $65,370 for 280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,150.

Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in New Hampshire

Manchester$73,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Manchester	$73,260	$70,780	$63,130	$60,368	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Hampshire has no state income tax. 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

More about pay in New Hampshire

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.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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