Investigative Assistant Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

How much does an Investigative Assistant make in Waterloo, IA?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Investigative Assistant in Waterloo, IA is $42,997. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,782 to $49,318, with most professionals earning between $33,034 and $55,072.

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Common responsibilities of an Investigative Assistant

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

November 21, 2022

Complete and submit the online application.

January 16, 2023

Track task force officer vehicle and overtime.

March 23, 2023

Enter and/or update information into the OEIG case management system as required.

April 12, 2023

Maintains and updates the complaint database and spreadsheets with relevant information related to investigations.

April 23, 2023

Documents statements, observations and evidentiary materials.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Investigative Assistant in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

37782

49318

42997

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

38545

50652

43963

What is the average salary for Investigative Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Investigative Assistant in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Investigative Assistant ranges from $37,782 to $49,318 with the average base salary of $42,997. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,545 to $50,652 with the average total cash compensation of $43,963.

View Average Salary for Investigative Assistant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$42,997	$37,782 - $49,318
Bonus	$966	$763 - $1,335
Total Pay	$43,963	$38,545 - $50,652

* 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.

Investigative Assistant Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,666 - $47,861	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,912 - $50,793	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,595 - $50,379	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,909 - $50,789	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,389 - $50,111	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,275 - $51,267	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA

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About Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406; the 2016 Census estimates the population at 67,934, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.23 square miles (163.76 km2), of which 61.39 square miles (159.00 km2) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2) is water. The average el...

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