Background Investigator Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

Background Investigator Salary in Atlanta, GA

How much does a Background Investigator make in Atlanta, GA? The average Background Investigator salary in Atlanta, GA is $70,805 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,467 and $81,909. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $54,875 Atlanta,GA August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $62,467 Atlanta,GA August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $70,805 Atlanta,GA August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $81,909 Atlanta,GA August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $92,019 Atlanta,GA August 27, 2024
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Potomac Management Solutions - Atlanta, GA

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  • Potomac Management Solutions - Atlanta, GA
    We're seeking experienced Background Investigators to join our growing professional team NATIONWIDE area as contract Investigators. Investigators will supp...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • United States Secret Service - CHARLESTON, WV
    At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • United States Secret Service - BATON ROUGE, LA
    At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • United States Secret Service - NEW ORLEANS, LA
    At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • United States Secret Service - NEW ORLEANS, LA
    At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative ...
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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Background Investigator in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Background Investigator ranges from $62,467 to $81,909 with the average base salary of $70,805. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,303 to $86,051 with the average total cash compensation of $73,429.

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About Atlanta, Georgia    Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is ....More

Atlanta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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