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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$74,090
- Greenville$56,700
- Raleigh$54,010
- Durham$51,800
- Asheville$50,720
- Greensboro$48,720
- Hickory$47,210
- Winston-Salem$46,130
- Fayetteville$44,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $74,090 | $73,430 | $52,900 | $58,505 | 97 |
| Greenville | $56,700 | $51,010 | $36,600 | $45,985 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $54,010 | $45,390 | $37,000 | $43,931 | 98 |
| Durham | $51,800 | $53,610 | $38,860 | $42,243 | 98 |
| Asheville | $50,720 | $53,900 | $41,090 | $41,419 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $48,720 | $41,630 | $36,070 | $39,891 | 93 |
| Hickory | $47,210 | $44,820 | $38,880 | $38,738 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $46,130 | $42,660 | $37,460 | $37,914 | 92 |
| Fayetteville | $44,860 | $38,500 | $35,900 | $36,944 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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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