How much does a Background Investigator make in New Jersey? The average Background Investigator salary in New Jersey is $78,230 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,015 and $90,495. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Background Investigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $60,625 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $69,015 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $78,230 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $90,495 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $101,662 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $69,015 10% $60,625 90% $101,662 75% $90,495 $78,230 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $80,657 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $82,085 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $82,156 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $80,586 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $83,370 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $80,657 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $79,444 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $80,086 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $82,156 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $80,657 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Background Investigator in New Jersey
CACI International - Jonesboro , AR
Credentialed Background Investigator Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Local * * * At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it's your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else. CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism. Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. **What Youll Get to Do** + Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issue
- 1 day ago
CACI International - San Antonio , TX
Background Investigator I Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Part time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it's your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else. CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism. Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. **What Youll Get to Do:** + Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues
- 2 days ago
CACI International - Charleston , SC
Credentialed Background Investigator Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Local * * * At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it's your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else. CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism. Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. **What Youll Get to Do** + Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issue
- 2 days ago
CACI International - Valley Village , CA
Background Investigator II Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Local * * * At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it's your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else. CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism. Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. **What Youll Get to Do** + Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a cas
- 2 days ago
Potomac Management Solutions - Fort Worth , TX
We're seeking experienced OPM/NBIB/DCSA Background Investigators to join our growing professional team Dallas/FT Worth, TX area as contract Investigators. Investigators will support national security and suitability investigations, focusing on performing background investigations on behalf of government clients. Potomac Management offers industry-leading reimbursement rates for Background Investigations and supporting casework. We value our Investigators and what they bring to our organization and the mission objectives they help to accomplish. What makes Potomac Management different? Can actually provide casework to IC Investigators! As an Independent Contractor, the schedule is yours to make. Do as little or as much as you are looking to fill your schedule with. We do NOT put restrictions and anti-compete clauses in our contracts. We believe you will work for Potomac Management out of choice. You don't have to worry about language within your contracts that prevent you from seeking a
- 3 days ago
CACI International, Inc. - North Richland Hills , TX
Background Investigator I Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Part time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it's your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else. CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism. Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. What You'll Get to Do: Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a
- 3 days ago

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