Fraud Investigator, Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Fraud Investigator, Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fraud Investigator, Associate in the United States is $67,188 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Fraud Investigator, Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,964
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,856 to $75,969
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,181
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Fraud Investigator, Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $75,969 $6,331 $1,461 $37
Average $67,188 $5,599 $1,292 $32
25th Percentile $59,856 $4,988 $1,151 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Fraud Investigator, Associate Salaries

A Fraud Investigator, Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fraud Investigator, Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fraud Investigator, Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,131
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,350
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,446
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,446
  • Expert (over 8 years): $70,029
Levels Salary
Entry Level Fraud Investigator, Associate$64,131
Intermediate Level Fraud Investigator, Associate$64,350
Senior Level Fraud Investigator, Associate$65,446
Specialist Level Fraud Investigator, Associate$67,446
Expert Level Fraud Investigator, Associate$70,029
$64,131 0 yr
$64,350 < 2 yrs
$65,446 2-4 yrs
$67,446 5-8 yrs
$70,029 > 8 yrs
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How Do Fraud Investigator, Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fraud Investigator, Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,391.
  • California: $74,109.
  • Massachusetts: $73,121.

Top Paying Cities for Fraud Investigator, Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $84,744
  • San Francisco: $83,911
  • Oakland: $82,050

What Skills Can Increase a Fraud Investigator, Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.11% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Building Codes (Mentioned in 2.8% Job Postings): A building code (also building control or building regulations) is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures. Buildings must conform to the code to obtain planning permission, usually from a local council. The main purpose of building codes is to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. The building code becomes law of a particular jurisdiction when formally enacted by the appropriate governmental or private authority. Building codes are generally intended to be applied by architects, engineers, interior designers, constructors and regulators but are also used for various purposes by safety inspectors, environmental scientists, real estate developers, subcontractors, manufacturers of building products and materials, insurance companies, facility managers, tenants, and others. Codes regulate the design and construction of structures where adopted into law.
  • Digital Video (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Digital video is an electronic representation of moving visual images in the form of encoded digital data. This is in contrast to analog video, which represents moving visual images in the form of analog signals.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.11%
Building Codes 2.8%
Digital Video 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Fraud Investigator, Associate's salary.
  • Forensics: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Forensics
 $75,923
13%
Leadership
 $73,907
10%
Commitment
 $73,907
10%
Flexibility
 $71,891
7%
Initiative
 $70,548
5%
Data Analysis
 $70,548
5%
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How Education impacts a Fraud Investigator, Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fraud Investigator, Associates enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Fraud Investigator, Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,102 and $69,286).

Fraud Investigator, Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fraud Investigator, Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 17.0%
Associates 12.3%
Bachelors 46.2%
Masters 18.9%
Doctorate 4.7%
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Fraud Investigator, Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fraud Investigator, Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$59,856
Average $67,188/year
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Average $5,599/month
$6,331
$1,151
Average $1,292/week
$1,461
$29
Average $32/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,969 $6,331 $1,461 $37
Average $67,188 $5,599 $1,292 $32
25th Percentile $59,856 $4,988 $1,151 $29

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Salary Trends for Fraud Investigator, Associate

Salaries for a Fraud Investigator, Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,882 in 2023 to around $81,897 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fraud Investigator, Associate salary trends, .

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