Undercover Investigator Salary in the United States

Undercover Investigator Salary

How much does an Undercover Investigator make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Undercover Investigator in the United States is $74,048. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,306 to $84,859, with most professionals earning between $57,346 and $94,701.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Undercover Investigator Salary $57,346 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Undercover Investigator Salary $65,306 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Undercover Investigator Salary $74,048 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Undercover Investigator Salary $84,859 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Undercover Investigator Salary $94,701 US April 01, 2025
25% $65,306 10% $57,346 90% $94,701 75% $84,859 $74,048 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Undercover Investigator ?

A private investigator (often abbreviated to PI and informally called a private eye), a private detective, or inquiry agent, is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private investigators often work for attorneys in civil and criminal cases....

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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 Undercover Investigator in the United States. The base salary for Undercover Investigator ranges from $65,306 to $84,859 with the average base salary of $74,048. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,306 to $84,859 with the average total cash compensation of $74,048.

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