15 jobs you thought paid well, but don’t..

2. Private Detectives – Average Salary: $50,000

If your goal in life is to live the life of a crime novel detective then Private Investigator (Private Detective) may be for you. If you are looking to make a ton of cash, well then, you may consider another line of work. Depending on your clients, the work may be dangerous, but the good news is that schooling is optional, especially if you work “off the books.” The average annual salary for a P.I. is $50K, which is obviously below what someone may expect. Of course, just like the novels, all it takes is that one (preferably wealthy) client and you are set.