Background Investigator Salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background Investigator Salary in Philadelphia, PA

How much does a Background Investigator make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Background Investigator in Philadelphia, PA is $73,140. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,902 to $81,559, with most professionals earning between $55,491 and $89,223.

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10th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $55,491 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $63,902 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $73,140 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $81,559 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Background Investigator Salary $89,223 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
25% $63,902 10% $55,491 90% $89,223 75% $81,559 $73,140 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    HR Operations Analyst I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Background Investigator

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    HR Operations Analyst III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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73140
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Background Investigator in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Background Investigator ranges from $63,902 to $81,559 with the average base salary of $73,140. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,902 to $81,559 with the average total cash compensation of $73,140.

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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania    Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most popul....More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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