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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Utah
- Salt Lake City$60,460
- Ogden$60,440
- Provo$57,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $60,460 | $57,910 | $51,370 | $48,069 | 101 |
| Ogden | $60,440 | $55,450 | $47,830 | $48,054 | 100 |
| Provo | $57,240 | $55,420 | $39,370 | $45,625 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. 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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