Special Investigator Salary in the United States

Special Investigator Salary

How much does a Special Investigator make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Investigator in the United States is $71,572. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,695 to $79,003, with most professionals earning between $37,418 and $85,767.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $37,418 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $53,695 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $71,572 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $79,003 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $85,767 US March 01, 2025
25% $53,695 10% $37,418 90% $85,767 75% $79,003 $71,572 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Special Investigator ?

A Special Agent, in the United States, is usually a criminal investigator or detective for a federal or state (and to a lesser degree county) government, that primarily serves in investigatory positions. Additionally, many federal and state "Special Agents" operate in "criminal intelligence" based roles as well. Within the US federal law enforcement system, dozens of federal agencies employ federal law enforcement officers, each with different criteria pertaining to the use of the titles Special Agent and Agent. In federal/military intelligence usage, "agent" also refers to a human source or ...

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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 Special Investigator in the United States. The base salary for Special Investigator ranges from $53,695 to $79,003 with the average base salary of $71,572. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,695 to $79,003 with the average total cash compensation of $71,572.

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