A psychic detective may require an hourly fee or a retainer. Since psychic
detectives are self-employed, they set their own prices. How much a psychic detective cost
varies depending on the region they live in, their business expenses, and the demand for their
services. For example, a psychic in a rural community may not need to set a fee as high as one
living in an expensive metropolitan area. While an amateur psychic may not require a fee at all
since their living expenses are met by conventional employment.