How much does a Background Investigator make in Dallas, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Background Investigator in Dallas, TX is $69,103. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,374 to $77,056, with most professionals earning between $52,427 and $84,298.

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Background Investigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $52,427 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $60,374 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $69,103 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $77,056 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $84,298 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
25% $60,374 10% $52,427 90% $84,298 75% $77,056 $69,103 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Background Investigator in Dallas, TX. The base salary for Background Investigator ranges from $60,374 to $77,056 with the average base salary of $69,103. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,374 to $77,056 with the average total cash compensation of $69,103.

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