How much does a Legal Investigator make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Investigator in the United States is $91,839. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,105 to a high of $136,187, with most professionals earning between $76,275 and $115,053.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legal Investigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $62,105 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $76,275 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $91,839 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $115,053 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $136,187 US April 01, 2025
25% $76,275 10% $62,105 90% $136,187 75% $115,053 $91,839 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Legal Investigator

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Compliance Investigation Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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76275
115053
91839

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
78858
128743
98548
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Investigator in the United States. The base salary for Legal Investigator ranges from $76,275 to $115,053 with the average base salary of $91,839. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,858 to $128,743 with the average total cash compensation of $98,548.

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76275
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