Private Detectives and Investigators H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Private Detectives and Investigators

Private Detectives and Investigators (SOC code 33-9021) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 25 labor condition applications have been filed by 10 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Private Detectives and Investigators positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Private Detectives and Investigators positions is $56,258, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $39,000 to $87,500, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $65,200 for this occupation, H1B salaries are -13.7% Below Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Private Detectives and Investigators is $70,340, with approximately 3,090 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $47,830 (10th percentile) to $100,760 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Private Detectives and Investigators positions include PRESCIENT COMPLY, LLC, CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL-SOUTH, and INTELEX, LTD. among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Private Detectives and Investigators positions include Chicago, IL and FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

Florida leads H1B filings for this occupation with 7 applications, followed by Illinois and Connecticut. View Private Detectives and Investigators H1B data in Florida for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Private Detectives and Investigators

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Private Detectives and Investigators positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	PRESCIENT COMPLY, LLC	IL	6	$58,167	$65,200	-10.8% Below Market
2	CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL-SOUTH	FL	5	$47,400	$65,200	-27.3% Below Market
3	INTELEX, LTD.	CT	4	$63,750	$65,200	-2.2% At Market
4	F AND G HOSPITALITY CONSULTING INC	FL	2	$40,000	$65,200	-38.7% Below Market
5	MINTZ GROUP, LLC	NY	2	$86,250	$65,200	+32.3% Above Market
6	P.I. SOLUTIONS LLC	TX	2	$39,000	$65,200	-40.2% Below Market
7	Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP	PA	1	$73,000	$65,200	+12.0% Above Market
8	Integrity Risk International, LLC	VA	1	$75,000	$65,200	+15.0% Above Market
9	MOROCCANOIL, INC.	NY	1	$45,000	$65,200	-31.0% Below Market
10	RYAN R ROBISON & COMPANY, INC.	MI	1	$41,954	$65,200	-35.7% Below Market

Private Detectives and Investigators H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Private Detectives and Investigators vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	Chicago, IL	6	1	$58,167	N/A	N/A
2	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL	4	1	$48,500	N/A	N/A
3	STAMFORD, CT	4	1	$63,750	N/A	N/A
4	DALLAS, TX	2	1	$39,000	N/A	N/A
5	NEW YORK, NY	2	2	$59,000	N/A	N/A
6	TAMPA, FL	2	1	$40,000	N/A	N/A
7	WASHINGTON, DC	2	1	$86,250	N/A	N/A
8	FT. LAUDERDALE, FL	1	1	$43,000	N/A	N/A
9	Plainfield, IL	1	1	$41,954	N/A	N/A
10	RESTON, VA	1	1	$75,000	N/A	N/A

Private Detectives and Investigators H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	Florida	7	2	$45,286	$48,880
2	Illinois	7	2	$55,851	$73,070
3	Connecticut	4	1	$63,750	$68,290
4	District of Columbia	2	1	$86,250	N/A
5	New York	2	2	$59,000	$59,840
6	Texas	2	1	$39,000	$48,070
7	Virginia	1	1	$75,000	$48,740

Prevailing Wage Levels for Private Detectives and Investigators

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
Level I	3	23.1%	$86,250	$85,000	$87,500
Level II	4	30.8%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Level III	3	23.1%	$49,333	$46,000	$51,000
Level IV	3	23.1%	$55,000	$55,000	$55,000

BLS National Salary Distribution for Private Detectives and Investigators

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Private Detectives and Investigators positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.