How much does a Special Investigator make in San Antonio, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Investigator in San Antonio, TX is $67,708. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,795 to $74,736, with most professionals earning between $35,397 and $81,136.

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Special Investigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $35,397 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $50,795 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $67,708 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $74,736 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Investigator Salary $81,136 San Antonio,TX March 01, 2025
25% $50,795 10% $35,397 90% $81,136 75% $74,736 $67,708 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Special Investigator ?

A Special Agent, in the United States, is usually a criminal investigator or detective for a federal or state (and to a lesser degree county) government, that primarily serves in investigatory positions. Additionally, many federal and state "Special Agents" operate in "criminal intelligence" based roles as well. Within the US federal law enforcement system, dozens of federal agencies employ federal law enforcement officers, each with different criteria pertaining to the use of the titles Special Agent and Agent. In federal/military intelligence usage, "agent" also refers to a human source or ...

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  1. This Job:

    Special Investigator


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Police Sergeant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Special Investigator in San Antonio, TX. The base salary for Special Investigator ranges from $50,795 to $74,736 with the average base salary of $67,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,795 to $74,736 with the average total cash compensation of $67,708.

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