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Criminal investigator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Criminal Investigator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$72,723
Average $72,723
Low $43,164
High $122,526

The average salary for a criminal investigator is $72,723 per year in the United States. 456 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Criminal Investigator job openings in United States

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Criminal Defense Investigator
Grand Canyon Law Group
Phoenix, AZ
$75,000 - $95,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Criminal Investigator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MITRE
 
$257,000per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$192,046per year
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MERCOR
 
$187,200per year
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County of Sonoma (CA)
 
$161,867per year
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US Department of Homeland Secu...
 
$150,591per year
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County Of Sacramento
 
$150,259per year
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Highest paying cities for Criminal Investigators near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $124,716 per year
  2. Las Vegas, NV
    $95,597 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $94,644 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $92,659 per year
  5. Forsyth, GA
    $63,463 per year

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