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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg$67,380
- Philadelphia$62,090
- Pittsburgh$53,540
- Allentown$52,640
- Reading$51,150
- Scranton$50,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $67,380 | $59,770 | $52,340 | $54,163 | 99 |
| Philadelphia | $62,090 | $53,680 | $42,140 | $50,163 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $53,540 | $49,810 | $44,430 | $43,556 | 95 |
| Allentown | $52,640 | $50,710 | $45,880 | $42,860 | 100 |
| Reading | $51,150 | $50,200 | $41,320 | $41,709 | 97 |
| Scranton | $50,060 | $43,420 | $43,260 | $40,866 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) 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.
- 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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