Private Investigators for hire in Edinburgh
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196
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 43%
- Master's degree
- 26%
- Vocational or technical training
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
BNYMellon
Lloyds Bank
Qatar Airways
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 196 profiles for Private Investigators in Edinburgh
Last updated: 10 Nov 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,032 yearly
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Edinburgh
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What's the average time to fill a private investigator role?
The average time to fill a private investigator role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do private investigators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a private investigator include: communication skills, leadership and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and SVQ.
What are some job titles related to private investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: dental therapist, business analyst and care home administrator.
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private investigators have 21 years of professional experience.
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