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How much does a Crime Investigator make? The average Crime Investigator salary is $77,857 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $59,685 and $85,997. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Special Agent(Criminal Investigator)
U.S. Secret Services - San Francisco , CA
Special Agent(Criminal Investigator) Location: Multiple locations 108 locations over USA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Riverside, CA Sacramento, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Santa Ana ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
Leoforce - Dallas , TX
Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Location: All over US Duration: 3.4 Years Salary: $55,562 - $117,400 per year Responsibilities: * Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago
Financial Crimes Investigator
Lake Shore Savings Bank - Buffalo , NY
We are seeking a Financial Crimes investigator to join our BSA team to assist and support Lake Shore Savings Bank's BSA Officer to ensure all regulatory requirements are met and work is completed in ...
LinkedIn - 17 days ago
Retail Crime Investigator
SpartanNash - West Fargo , ND
Investigate suspicious activity and effectively communicate with suspected shoplifters; maintain ... Familiar with state laws and statutes related to the crime of shoplifting and apprehensions
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Criminal Investigator - Full Time
Nevada State Contractors Board - Reno , NV
Criminal Investigator - Reno, Nevada Conducts investigations in accordance with state law and Board policy in response to complaints received by the Board. The position reports to the Supervisor of ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 37 days ago
Investigator Interns--Spring, 2025 (January 25--April 25, 2025)
Orleans Indigent Defender - New Orleans , LA
... crime scenes; • Documenting crime scenes and evidence post law-enforcement investigation; • Writing investigative memorandum; • Obtaining various records; • Preparing trial exhibits; • ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 33 days ago

Crime Investigator Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Crime Investigator between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Crime Investigator in each city.

Crime Investigator Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $97,321
Washington, DC $86,655
Miami, FL $75,132
Chicago, IL $81,672
Boston, MA $87,278
New York, NY $90,937
Dallas, TX $76,845
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Average Salary Range for Crime Investigator

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59685
85997
77857

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
59685
85997
77857
What is the average salary for Crime Investigator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Crime Investigator in the United States. The base salary for Crime Investigator ranges from $59,685 to $85,997 with the average base salary of $77,857. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,685 to $85,997 with the average total cash compensation of $77,857.

View Average Salary for Crime Investigator as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,857 $59,685 - $85,997
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $77,857 $59,685 - $85,997
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Crime Investigator

What's the difference between Financial Crime Investigator and Crime Investigator?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Crime Investigator is $77,857, and the average salary of Financial Crime Investigator is $77,259. The average salary of Financial Crime Investigator is lower than Crime Investigator. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Crime Investigator, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Crime Investigator. a Crime Investigator Salary in Oxnard, CA is $83,463 as of March 26, 2024; a Crime Investigator Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $71,940 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Crime Investigator Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Crime Investigator vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Crime Investigator?
Salary ranges for a Crime Investigator can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024