How much does a Legal Investigator make in NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Investigator in New Jersey is $97,002. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $79,801 to a high of $120,161, with most professionals earning between $87,998 and $109,124.

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 $79,801 NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $87,998 NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $97,002 NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $109,124 NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legal Investigator Salary $120,161 NJ April 01, 2025
25% $87,998 10% $79,801 90% $120,161 75% $109,124 $97,002 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $103,999 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $104,825 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $104,917 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $103,512 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $106,432 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $103,999 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $102,153 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $103,264 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $104,917 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $103,999 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Legal Investigator

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Compliance Investigation Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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