Financial Investigator Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Financial Investigator make in Washington, DC? The average Financial Investigator salary in Washington, DC is $104,901 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $87,070 and $131,314. 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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Surveillance Investigator (Part Time)

Frasco Inc - Austin , TX

Join a leader in the investigations industry that is financially stable, is experiencing growth, and whose history spans over 55 years! All replies will remain confidential. EOE PM18

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Anti-Money Laundering Investigator (FIU/SIU)

Intelliswift Software - San Jose , CA

Senior Investigator, Financial Intelligence Unit Location: Remote Duration: 6 months Contract Type: W2 only Pay Rate: $50.00 - $55.55/Hour The position of Senior Investigator will be an individual ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

Principal Investigator MD/DO (On-Site)

EmVenio Research - Dallas , TX

The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for conducting objective clinical research that ... The PI is responsible for the direction and oversight of compliance, financial, personnel and other ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Special Agent(Criminal Investigator)

U.S. Secret Services - San Francisco , CA

Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States. Providing protection for various protectees. Planning and implementing security designs for National ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Fraud Investigator

Ascendion - Sacramento , CA

Experience: 3-4 years of financial institution or law enforcement experience and Fraud, AML, or ... Investigator I (09-2023) * Good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize daily ...

ZipRecruiter - 29 days ago

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Leoforce - Dallas , TX

Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States. * Providing protection for various protectees. * Planning and implementing security designs for National ...

ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago

What does a Financial Investigator do?

Common responsibilities of a Financial Investigator

Review responses and/or documentation to ensure they make business sense.

January 03, 2023

Acts as liaison with local representatives of law enforcement and regulatory agencies and conducts joint investigations with same.

March 13, 2023

Responds to law enforcement agencies and financial institutions requesting documentation and/or images to support investigations involving credit union losses and National Security Letters.

March 31, 2023

Reviews disputed transactions to investigate fraud claims and ensure compliance with Regulation E with respect to the timeframes that govern disputed transactions.

April 13, 2023

Understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the digital finance sector, particularly as they relate to AML and Fraud investigations.

April 30, 2023

Demonstrated significant ability to analyze investigative results and present sound recommendations for additional investigative action.

May 07, 2023

Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly reports identifying industry fraud trends, internal trending and or potential fraud activities, as requested.

May 11, 2023

Provide expertise in conducting analysis to determine the degree of criminal activity that contributed to the overall worth of the business and/or the amount of illegal proceeds generated from the criminal business practices.

May 20, 2023

Compile basic background information to include, but not limited to, researching all pertinent records and other data.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Financial Investigator in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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87070

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104901

Average Total Cash Compensation

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90382

147373

113005

What is the average salary for Financial Investigator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Financial Investigator in Washington, DC. The base salary for Financial Investigator ranges from $87,070 to $131,314 with the average base salary of $104,901. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,382 to $147,373 with the average total cash compensation of $113,005.

View Average Salary for Financial Investigator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$104,901	$87,070 - $131,314
Bonus	$8,104	$3,312 - $16,059
Total Pay	$113,005	$90,382 - $147,373

* 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.

Financial Investigator Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,086 - $131,337	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,086 - $131,337	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,086 - $131,337	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,903 - $131,061	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,086 - $131,337	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,086 - $131,337	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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