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Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent private investigator salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Complaint Investigator in the San Diego, CA Area area reported making $70,000 per year
Additional Pay
$1k cash bonus
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
San Diego, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Field Investigator in the Spokane, WA Area area reported making $18 per hour
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Spokane, WA Area area
Part-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
An Investigator in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $35,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
New York City, NY Area area
Full-time
1 to 50 employees
Company - Private
A Claims Investigator in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $76,000 per year
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
New York City, NY Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Contact Tracer/Case Investigator in the Rochester, NY Area area reported making $27 per hour
Job Highlights
Rochester, NY Area area
Part-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
An Investigator in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $52,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Government
A Field Investigator in the Gulfport, MS Area area reported making $45,000 per year
Additional Pay
$1k cash bonus
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Gulfport, MS Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Surveillance Investigator in the Boston, MA Area area reported making $18 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Boston, MA Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
Private Practice / Firm
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