As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Investigator in Massachusetts is $74,706, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,437 weekly, or $6,226 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $60,429 to $95,683. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,233) and 75th percentile ($85,686), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,683 per year. This $18,453 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, Massachusetts Special Investigator often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $60,429 MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $67,233 MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $74,706 MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $85,686 MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $95,683 MA August 01, 2026
25% $67,233 10% $60,429 90% $95,683 75% $85,686 $74,706 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $70,722 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $72,052 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $71,495 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $72,209 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $71,510 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $74,990 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $71,453 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $74,981 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $74,987 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $73,650 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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