Welfare Fraud Investigator Salary in Lawton, OK

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Fraud Investigator in Lawton, OK is $58,499. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,049 to $68,386, with most professionals earning between $44,265 and $77,387.

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What does a Welfare Fraud Investigator do?

Common responsibilities of a Welfare Fraud Investigator

Makes referrals of suspected child abuse and/or neglect or elder abuse to the appropriate agency.

December 02, 2022

Interviews suspects to obtain information regarding allegations.

January 05, 2023

Reviews computation of fraudulent overpayments for accuracy and correct application of regulations.

January 31, 2023

Interviews employers, neighbors, and other possible witnesses, and conducts surveillance and makes use of related community resources to obtain information concerning employment, living arrangements, and other matters concerning suspected welfare fraud.

February 25, 2023

Testifies in court as the investigating officer to provide testimony in welfare fraud cases.

March 28, 2023

Prepares and serves search warrants on businesses or institutions to secure evidence to support allegations of welfare fraud.

March 31, 2023

Makes unscheduled home visits to determine if current living arrangements violate welfare regulations.

April 04, 2023

Develops and implements an appropriate investigation plan based on information received.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Welfare Fraud Investigator in Lawton, OK

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51049

68386

58499

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52370

70951

60584

What is the average salary for Welfare Fraud Investigator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welfare Fraud Investigator in Lawton, OK. The base salary for Welfare Fraud Investigator ranges from $51,049 to $68,386 with the average base salary of $58,499. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,370 to $70,951 with the average total cash compensation of $60,584.

View Average Salary for Welfare Fraud Investigator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,499	$51,049 - $68,386
Bonus	$2,085	$1,322 - $2,565
Total Pay	$60,584	$52,370 - $70,951

* 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.

Welfare Fraud Investigator Salary Near Lawton, OK

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Wichita Falls, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,023 - $72,371	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Altus, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,163 - $68,539	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Norman, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,753 - $73,349	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Edmond, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,934 - $73,591	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Oklahoma City, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,115 - $73,834	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Denton, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,850 - $78,837	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK

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About Lawton, Oklahoma

Lawton is the fifth largest city in Oklahoma, located at 34°36′16″N 98°23′45″W / 34.60444°N 98.39583°W / 34.60444; -98.39583 (34.604444 N, 98.395833 W). The city has a total area of 75.1 sq mi (195 km2), all land. Lawton is located approximately 84 mi (135 km) southwest of Oklahoma City. Other surrounding cities include Wichita Falls about 47 mi (76 km) to the south, Duncan about 33 mi (53 km) to the east, and Altus about 56 mi (90 km) to the west. Lawton lies in an area typical of the Great Plains, with prairie, few trees, and flat topography with gently rolling hills. The region north of ...

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About Lawton, Oklahoma Lawton is the fifth largest city in Oklahoma, located at 34°36′16″N 98°23′45″W / 34.60444°N 98.39583°W / 34.60444; -98.39583 (34.604444 N, 98.39583....More

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