DOL Median (New York)
$59,000
vs National
+7.3%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,162
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,000
+7.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Private Detectives and Investigators in New York earns $59,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.3% above the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,162 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MINTZ GROUP LLC | $85,000 | 4 |
| Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP | $73,000 | 1 |
| MOROCCANOIL INC | $45,000 | 1 |
| THE BRONX DEFENDERS | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Private Detectives and Investigators make in New York?
The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in New York is $59,000 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Private Detectives and Investigators?
A Private Detectives and Investigators in New York earns 7.3% more than the national median of $55,000, or $47,162 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.