As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Investigator in Nebraska is $64,670, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,244 weekly, or $5,389 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $52,311 to $82,829. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,201) and 75th percentile ($74,176), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,829 per year. This $15,975 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, Nebraska Special Investigator often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $52,311 NE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $58,201 NE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $64,670 NE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $74,176 NE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $82,829 NE August 01, 2026
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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 Abie, NE Avg. Salary $63,236 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $63,109 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $62,709 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $62,935 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $62,941 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $62,822 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $61,924 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $62,649 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $62,785 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $63,226 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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