DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$85,000
vs National
+54.5%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,219
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,000
+54.5% 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 Washington, DC earns $85,000 in nominal terms, which is 54.5% above the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,219 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MINTZ GROUP LLC | $85,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Private Detectives and Investigators make in Washington, DC?
The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Washington, DC is $85,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Private Detectives and Investigators?
A Private Detectives and Investigators in Washington, DC earns 54.5% more than the national median of $55,000, or $58,219 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.