Private Investigators for hire in London
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2,429
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 4%
- Customer Service
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 29%
- Master's degree
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Metropolitan Police Service
DPD UK
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 2-5 years
- 30%
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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £120,298 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £70,542 – £205,151 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Investigation Specialist (AR)
London
Licenses & certifications
PrimaveraFirst AidPrimavera P6First Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseManagementSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossBusiness CoachingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementFreelance Investigations & Interviewing Trainer
London
Licenses & certifications
Team ManagementDrivingSurveillanceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipBusiness CoachingRisk ManagementFraud DetectionFraud Prevention and DetectionGlobal Operations Support Executive
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Customer ServiceBTECNVQLevel 2 in Customer ServiceSkills
Communication SkillsCase ManagementStakeholder LiaisonMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCivil Enforcement Officer
London
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeITComputer SkillsSite Manager
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSA002 — Safety UndergroundDriving LicencePersonal TrainingSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceCSCS Green Card+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipUtilities Construction and Maintenance ExperienceOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceHealth and Safety Teaching ExperienceSafety Toolbox TalksCompliance Coordinator
London
Licenses & certifications
Category a LicenceCategory AM LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Microsoft Outlook CalendarOrganisational SkillsInternal AuditsRegulatory ReportingCustomer ServiceCase Management
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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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to private investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: investigations officer – london taxi & private hire, site manager and investigations manager.
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a private investigator in London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private investigators have 12 years of professional experience.
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