DOL Median (Virginia)
$75,000
vs National
+36.4%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,479
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
+36.4% 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 Virginia earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 36.4% above the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,479 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity Risk International, LLC | $75,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Private Detectives and Investigators make in Virginia?
The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Virginia is $75,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Private Detectives and Investigators?
A Private Detectives and Investigators in Virginia earns 36.4% more than the national median of $55,000, or $74,479 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.