As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Investigator in Missouri is $65,226, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,254 weekly, or $5,436 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 Missouri vary widely, spanning from $52,761 to $83,537. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,701) and 75th percentile ($74,811), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,537 per year. This $16,110 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, Missouri Special Investigator often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 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 $52,761 MO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $58,701 MO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $65,226 MO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $74,811 MO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $83,537 MO September 01, 2026
25% $58,701 10% $52,761 90% $83,537 75% $74,811 $65,226 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Special Investigator jobs in Missouri

Navy Special Warfare(NSW) & Special Operations

America's Navy - Pacific - LOS ANGELES, CA

Sub-Investigator (Hiring Immediately)

Johnson County Clintrials LLC - KANSAS CITY, MO

Search More Special Investigator Jobs in Missouri

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 ...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/18/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Special Investigator.

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Special Investigator

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $64,629 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $63,759 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $62,475 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $64,787 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $62,448 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $62,664 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $60,961 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $62,691 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $62,794 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $64,541 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Job Openings for Special Investigator in Missouri

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Special Investigator


    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Police Sergeant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Jobs with a similar salary range to Special Investigator : Child Protection Investigator, Forensics Technician, Forensic Investigator