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Private investigator salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Private Investigator make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£29.89

The average salary for a private investigator is £29.89 per hour in United Kingdom. 14 salaries reported, updated at 8 July 2026

Highest paying companies for Private Investigator in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
TORBAY COUNCIL
 
£40,462per year
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BT Group
 
£40,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Private Investigators near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £72.89 per hour
  2. Manchester
    £36.36 per hour
  3. Birmingham
    £19.46 per hour

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The average salary for a Private Investigator is £29.89 per hour in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 14 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 8 July 2026.

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Private Investigator salaries typically range between a low of £12.71 and a high of £80.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Private Investigator include London at £72.89 per hour, Manchester at £36.36 per hour and Birmingham at £19.46 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Private Investigator include TORBAY COUNCIL ($40,462 per year) and BT Group ($40,000 per year).