What is the salary of a Police Background Investigator? In the United States, a Police Background Investigator earns an average salary of $42,417. The salary range for a Police Background Investigator is usually between $35,685 and $78,221 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $83,278. The highest Police Background Investigator salary in the United States was $87,911. The average hourly pay for a Police Background Investigator is $20.39.
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 Florida, with an average salary of $48,613. Employers paying the highest salary for a Police Background Investigator job are Fairfax County (VA), City of Plano (TX) and City of Little Rock (AR).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA | $80,342 |
| City of Plano, TX | $70,082 |
| City of Little Rock, AR | $34,711 |
| City of Gresham, OR | $33,352 |
| West Covina, CA | $31,664 |
| City of Tucson, AZ | $25,713 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Police Chief | $112,787 |
| Police Officer | $94,512 |
| Police Sergeant | $114,287 |
| Police Lieutenant | $121,595 |
| Police Captain | $128,847 |
| Police Deputy Chief | $142,682 |
| Police Corporal | $99,276 |
| Police | $76,936 |
| Police Records Clerk | $43,202 |
| Police Officer Part Time | $31,200 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Police Background Investigator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $34,711 | 2 |
| Arizona | $4,650 | 13 |
| California | $27,856 | 10 |
| Colorado | $74,777 | 1 |
| Florida | $48,613 | 1 |
| Kentucky | $40,009 | 1 |
| Minnesota | $3,469 | 5 |
| Oregon | $33,352 | 4 |
| Texas | $48,582 | 6 |
| Virginia | $66,713 | 6 |