Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Mississippi

Private detectives and investigators in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $50,710 a year) and the least in Jackson ($47,830), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the private detectives and investigators average at $46,370 and the median at $39,060 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,150.

Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$50,710
Jackson$47,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$50,710	$41,690	$36,810	$41,629	90
Jackson	$47,830	$37,920	$36,100	$39,430	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Mississippi

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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