What is the salary of a Police Background Investigator? In the United States, a Police Background Investigator earns an average salary of $56,633. The salary range for a Police Background Investigator is usually between $27,974 and $75,635 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $76,188. The highest Police Background Investigator salary in the United States was $84,592. The average hourly pay for a Police Background Investigator is $27.23.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Police Background Investigator salary are Colorado, with an average salary of $74,777, followed by Virginia, with an average salary of $66,713, and Oregon, with an average salary of $56,633. Employers paying the highest salary for a Police Background Investigator job are Fairfax County (VA), City of Gresham (OR) and City of Plano (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA | $75,071 |
| City of Gresham, OR | $56,633 |
| City of Plano, TX | $48,582 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $32,418 |
| West Covina, CA | $26,205 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Police Chief | $110,745 |
| Police Officer | $83,048 |
| Police Sergeant | $113,586 |
| Police Lieutenant | $123,317 |
| Police Captain | $125,196 |
| Police Deputy Chief | $140,311 |
| Police | $72,295 |
| Police Corporal | $91,352 |
| Police Detective | $160,619 |
| Police Records Clerk | $43,846 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Police Background Investigator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $20,841 | 13 |
| California | $27,856 | 10 |
| Colorado | $74,777 | 1 |
| Florida | $42,412 | 1 |
| Kentucky | $40,009 | 1 |
| Minnesota | $3,469 | 5 |
| Oregon | $56,633 | 1 |
| Texas | $48,582 | 6 |
| Virginia | $66,713 | 6 |
