How much does a Special Investigator make in AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Investigator in Arizona is $65,338. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,623 to $74,876, with most professionals earning between $50,600 and $83,561.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Special Investigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $50,600 AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $57,623 AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $65,338 AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $74,876 AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $83,561 AZ April 01, 2025
25% $57,623 10% $50,600 90% $83,561 75% $74,876 $65,338 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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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $69,687 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $68,761 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $68,148 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $66,893 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $70,036 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $66,893 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $69,701 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $69,687 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $67,371 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $70,207 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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