As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Investigator in Oregon is $69,709, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,341 weekly, or $5,809 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 Oregon vary widely, spanning from $56,386 to $89,283. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,735) and 75th percentile ($79,955), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,283 per year. This $17,220 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, Oregon Special Investigator often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 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 $56,386 OR August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $62,735 OR August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $69,709 OR August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $79,955 OR August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $89,283 OR August 01, 2026
25% $62,735 10% $56,386 90% $89,283 75% $79,955 $69,709 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $70,705 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $70,186 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $66,346 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $65,579 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $64,481 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $65,188 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $67,616 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $65,266 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $66,466 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $67,277 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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