Average Private Detective / Investigator Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Private Detective / Investigator salary for 2024 in India and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Indian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the INR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚น.

How Much Does a Private Detective / Investigator Make in India?

A Private Detective / Investigator working in India will typically earn around 407,300 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 205,700 INR to the highest average salary of 632,400 INR.

Average Annual Salary
407,300 INR
Average Monthly Salary
33,941 INR

Lowest Annual Salary
205,700 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
17,141 INR

Highest Annual Salary
632,400 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
52,700 INR

These are average salaries for a Private Detective / Investigator in India and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Private Detective / Investigator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Private Detective / Investigator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Private Detective / Investigator Salaries in India

So we've looked at the average salaries a Private Detective / Investigator will earn in India. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Private Detective / Investigator can earn between 205,700 INR and 632,400 INR on average in India. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Private Detective / Investigator in India is 407,300 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 407,300 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 407,300 INR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Private Detective / Investigator salary in India, 25% of the population are earning less than 275,800 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 275,800 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 522,700 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 522,700 INR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Private Detective / Investigator Salary by Experience Level in India

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average private detective / investigator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Private Detective / Investigator in India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 245,300 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Private Detective / Investigator salary would increase to 325,800 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Private Detective / Investigator, the average salary would be 431,300 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 518,300 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Private Detective / Investigator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 559,000 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Private Detective / Investigator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 597,800 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
245,300 INR
2-5 Years +32%
325,800 INR
5-10 Years +34%
431,300 INR
10-15 Years +19%
518,300 INR
15-20 Years +8%
559,000 INR
20+ Years +7%
597,800 INR

Private Detective / Investigator Salary by Education Level in India

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Private Detective / Investigator in India based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Private Detective / Investigator in India with a high school education can earn an average salary of 308,900 INR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Private Detective / Investigator in India with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 352,000 INR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Private Detective / Investigator in India with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 472,100 INR.

  • Master's Degree. A Private Detective / Investigator in India with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 597,800 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
308,900 INR
Certificate or Diploma +14%
352,000 INR
Bachelor's Degree +36%
472,100 INR
Master's Degree +26%
597,800 INR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in India is around 160,000 to 479,000 INR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Private Detective / Investigator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In India, a male private detective / investigator will earn an average of 421,400 INR, while a female private detective / investigator will earn around 394,800 INR.

This means that a male private detective / investigator earns approximately 7% more than a female private detective / investigator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
421,400 INR
Female -7%
394,800 INR

Private Detective / Investigator Average Pay Raise in India

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Private Detective / Investigator in India is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in India is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Private Detective / Investigator in India can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in India for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in India.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Private Detective / Investigator Bonus and Incentive Rates in India

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Private Detective / Investigator is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 3%.

Received Bonus
30%
No Bonus
70%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in India earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
392,300 INR
Private Sector -6%
371,100 INR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Private Detective / Investigator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Private Detective / Investigator in India.

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Coordinator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 322,600 INR
Accreditation Manager Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 454,900 INR
Advocate Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 283,700 INR
Armed Security Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 275,200 INR
Company Guard Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 137,400 INR
Control Room Operator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 119,860 INR
Correctional Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 212,500 INR
Criminal Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 428,400 INR
Facility Monitor Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 233,600 INR
Fire Chief Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 419,400 INR
Fire Dispatcher Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 204,000 INR
Fire Education Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 351,900 INR
Fire Extinguisher Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 129,000 INR
Fire Fighter Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 216,800 INR
Fire Inspector Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 388,100 INR
Fire Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 388,100 INR
Fire Prevention Engineer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 341,400 INR
Fire Prevention Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 288,700 INR
Fire Protection Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 345,700 INR
Forensic Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 376,800 INR
Forensic Science Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 388,100 INR
Fraud and Forensic Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 417,200 INR
Fraud Examiner Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 428,400 INR
Grants Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 485,300 INR
Intellectual Property Associate Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 362,200 INR
Intelligence Research Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 597,800 INR
Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 403,100 INR
Jail Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 172,200 INR
Juvenile Probation Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 283,700 INR
Juvenile Supervision Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 283,700 INR
Lock-Smith Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 127,700 INR
Parole Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 204,000 INR
Police Captain Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 485,300 INR
Police Communications Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 283,700 INR
Police Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 227,600 INR
Police Patrol Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 204,000 INR
Prison Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 172,200 INR
Prisoner Custody Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 150,000 INR
Security Adviser Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 397,900 INR
Security Guard Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 114,900 INR
Security Management Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 568,500 INR
Security Manager Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 568,500 INR
Security Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 136,100 INR
Security Supervisor Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 318,800 INR
Security Systems Installer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 309,800 INR
Security Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 128,900 INR
Surveillance Operator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 159,400 INR
Traffic Controller Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 227,600 INR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in India, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
agra 385,300 INR
Ahmadabad 431,300 INR
Bangalore 447,300 INR
Bhopal 411,400 INR
Chennai 444,300 INR
Coimbatore 394,500 INR
Delhi 457,300 INR
Ghaziabad 412,000 INR
Hyderabad 459,700 INR
Indore 414,000 INR
Jaipur 442,300 INR
Kanpur 431,100 INR
Kolkata 451,000 INR
Lucknow 437,300 INR
Ludhiana 378,300 INR
Madurai 371,100 INR
Mumbai 447,700 INR
Nagpur 406,300 INR
Patna 369,900 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 399,900 INR
Pune 417,100 INR
Surat 420,800 INR
Vadodara 367,900 INR
Visakhapatnam 388,100 INR

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in India.

City Average Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 361,600 INR
Andhra Pradesh 466,900 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 394,300 INR
Assam 454,300 INR
Bihar 510,000 INR
Chandigarh 384,200 INR
Chhatisgarh 450,300 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 378,300 INR
Daman & Diu 335,100 INR
Delhi 401,300 INR
Goa 367,900 INR
Gujarat 448,500 INR
Haryana 414,000 INR
Himachal Pradesh 398,300 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 409,000 INR
Jharkhand 444,300 INR
Karnataka 466,300 INR
Kerala 444,300 INR
Lakshadweep 349,300 INR
Madhya Pradesh 483,800 INR
Maharashtra 496,100 INR
Manipur 404,600 INR
Meghalaya 403,100 INR
Mizoram 382,600 INR
Nagaland 403,100 INR
Orissa 472,100 INR
Pondicherry 394,800 INR
Punjab 459,700 INR
Rajasthan 454,300 INR
Sikkim 348,300 INR
Tamil Nadu 454,300 INR
Tripura 388,100 INR
Uttar Pradesh 485,200 INR
Uttaranchal 399,900 INR
West Bengal 478,100 INR

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