As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Investigator in Georgia is $66,208, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,273 weekly, or $5,517 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Investigator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Special Investigator in Georgia vary widely, spanning from $53,555 to $84,799. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,585) and 75th percentile ($75,939), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,799 per year. This $16,354 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Forensics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Georgia Special Investigator often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 nationwide for Special Investigator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $53,555 GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $59,585 GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $66,208 GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $75,939 GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $84,799 GA August 01, 2026
25% $59,585 10% $53,555 90% $84,799 75% $75,939 $66,208 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $60,147 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $64,862 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $61,857 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $60,192 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $59,903 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $60,020 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $60,093 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $60,070 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $59,489 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $61,558 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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