How much does a Private Investigator make?
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$67,824
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Private Investigator is $67,824 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $46,792 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $21,032 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role. The typical Private Investigator salary is $46,792. Salaries can range from $14,038 - $396,545. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Private Investigator in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $67,824.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Investigator | $65,810 /yr |
| Senior Investigator | |
| Investigator IV |
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Private Investigator Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Fraud Investigator in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$15
/hrAvg Base Salary7 days ago by a Fraud Investigator with less than one year of experience
$70,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Investigator with 1 to 3 years of experience
$27
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Fraud Investigator with 10 to 14 years of experience
$70,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Adult Protective Investigator with 10 to 14 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$66,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Fraud Investigator with more than 15 years of experience
$60,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Compliance Investigator with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Fraud Investigator
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $15 /hr | ||
| $70K /yr | ||
| $27 /hr | ||
| $70K /yr | ||
| $66K /yr | ||
| $60K /yr |
Frequently asked questions about a Private Investigator salaries
The national average salary for a Private Investigator is $44,240 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Private Investigator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 147 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Private Investigator employees.
The highest salary for a Private Investigator in United States is $63,168 per year.
The lowest salary for a Private Investigator in United States is $30,983 per year.
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