Private Investigators for hire in Reading

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    138

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills5%
    Microsoft Office5%
    Microsoft Excel5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree31%
    High school diploma or GED28%
    Vocational or technical training21%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    Com Admin, Harrods
    Academy Insurance PLC
    Activate Learning
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years41%

Browse Indeed's database of 138 profiles for Private Investigators in Reading

Last updated: 28 Jul 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £38,324 yearly

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  • UK Customer Representative

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Predictive AnalyticsData Analysis SkillsCloud ComputingData VisualisationCloud DevelopmentNatural Language Processing

    Skills

    CRM SoftwareBankingCustomer ServiceEnglishData VisualisationSocial Listening
  • Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    AgileSQLSSRSMicrosoft ExcelSSISData Warehouse

    Skills

    Power BIData ModellingAzureSQLMicrosoft SQL ServerSSRS
  • UK IT Support Technician

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    ITILMicrosoft AzureCEHAzureMCPMCSA

    Skills

    CCNAJuniperSonicwallVsphereMobile Device ManagementFirewall
  • Medical Secretary Administration

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeHuman ResourcesNVQMaster's DegreeBusinessCybersecurity

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMaster's DegreeLeadershipOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative Experience
  • Field Service Engineer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Technical SupportTechnical TroubleshootingTeam ManagementStockingFault Diagnosis and RepairMachinery Breakdown Fault-Finding

    Skills

    Communication Skills
  • IT Analyst

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Enterprise ArchitectureAnsibleAgileTest AutomationEnglish

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeVan DriverDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceFood SafetyComputer Networking

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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, microsoft office and microsoft excel.

What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?

Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and Microsoft Excel.

What are some job titles related to private investigators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: office manager, IT analyst and medical secretary administration.

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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?

Most private investigators have 19 years of professional experience.

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