What is the salary of a Special Investigator? In the United States, a Special Investigator earns an average salary of $95,943. The salary range for a Special Investigator is usually between $57,851 and $119,333 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $128,916. The highest Special Investigator salary in the United States was $238,460. The average hourly pay for a Special Investigator is $46.13.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Special Investigator salary are Nevada, with an average salary of $134,397, followed by California, with an average salary of $102,447, and Wisconsin, with an average salary of $88,711. Employers paying the highest salary for a Special Investigator job are Los Angeles (CA), Stanislaus County (CA) and San Diego County (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $119,263 |
| Stanislaus County, CA | $117,840 |
| San Diego County, CA | $111,191 |
| State of California, CA | $101,445 |
| Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, AK | $91,318 |
| Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General, MA | $87,074 |
| Parole Board, MA | $85,038 |
| Illinois Attorney General, IL | $82,628 |
| Investigation, Department of, NY | $74,688 |
| Iowa Department of Commerce, IA | $73,869 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Special Projects Coordinator | $67,576 |
| Special Projects Manager | $85,659 |
| Specialist | $58,864 |
| Special Assistant | $82,032 |
| Special Events Coordinator | $53,000 |
| Special Project Coordinator | $71,342 |
| Special Education | $58,072 |
| Special Events Manager | $52,501 |
| Special Project Manager | $78,999 |
| Special Counsel | $139,068 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Special Investigator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $82,793 | 10 |
| Arizona | $60,915 | 42 |
| California | $102,447 | 644 |
| Colorado | $14,120 | 1 |
| Connecticut | $69,352 | 46 |
| Florida | $83,046 | 1 |
| Iowa | $73,869 | 7 |
| Illinois | $82,628 | 26 |
| Indiana | $67,136 | 6 |
| Kansas | $40,872 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $34,999 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $86,396 | 6 |
| Maryland | $62,452 | 9 |
| Michigan | $65,767 | 1 |
| Missouri | $46,118 | 5 |
| Mississippi | $28,542 | 8 |
| North Dakota | $60,729 | 2 |
| New Mexico | $13,767 | 1 |
| Nevada | $134,397 | 1 |
| New York | $74,930 | 90 |
| Ohio | $47,673 | 6 |
| Oregon | $4,002 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,934 | 36 |
| South Carolina | $57,583 | 5 |
| Texas | $62,161 | 5 |
| Utah | $67,445 | 2 |
| Washington | $2,998 | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $88,711 | 1 |
