As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Investigator in New Mexico is $63,585, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,223 weekly, or $5,299 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 New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $51,434 to $81,436. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,224) and 75th percentile ($72,929), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,436 per year. This $15,705 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, New Mexico Special Investigator often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 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 $51,434 NM September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $57,224 NM September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $63,585 NM September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $72,929 NM September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $81,436 NM September 01, 2026
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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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $59,050 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $62,329 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $60,494 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $63,756 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $63,414 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $63,475 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $60,696 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $62,234 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $61,418 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $62,011 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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