Criminal Investigator Salary Information

Salaries and pay for Criminal Invesigators

The average criminal investigator makes about $58,750 according to the Department. of Labor and Statistics.  The broad range is from $42,000 and up to $100,000.  Location can play a big role in what you will be paid.  Investigators in New York for example will make $79,454 per year compared to investigators in Georgia who will make around $49,341.  Salary is obviously based on the crime rates in each city.

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Some of the benefits you'll have as a Criminal Investigator are:

• Comprehensive health and life insurance
• Competitive salaries
• Generous retirement programs
• Paid holidays, annual and sick leave
• Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
• Paid employment related training and education
• Subsidized transportation (Metro check)
• Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degree, as applicable
• Incentives and awards, as appropriate
• Telecommuting, as appropriate
• Long Term Care Insurance is offered
• Flexible Spending Account is offered
• Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan)

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