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Investigator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Investigator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$72,634
Average $72,634
Low $31,135
High $169,447

The average salary for a investigator is $72,634 per year in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Investigator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SAP
 
$435,150per year
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Connected Health Care, LLC
 
$394,945per year
Loma Linda University Health
 
$350,000per year
Sanofi
 
$310,000per year
RCM Healthcare Services
 
$309,375per year
Honigman LLP
 
$272,500per year

Highest paying cities for Investigators near United States

  1. Baltimore, MD
    $106,118 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $105,793 per year
  3. Albany, NY
    $86,938 per year
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $82,166 per year
  5. Miami, FL
    $80,838 per year

Where can an Investigator earn more?

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