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Background Investigator Salary

Updated on: Dec 17, 2025

How much does a Background Investigator make?

The average Background Investigator in the US makes $58,878. Background Investigators make the most in San Jose, CA at $116,248 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Background Investigator Salary Average

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Education Level
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High School
Some College
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or Professional degree
Company Size
Any
1-10 employees
11-50 employees
51-200 employees
201-500 employees
501-1,000 employees
1,001-5,000 employees
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Company Stage
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1-3 Years
3-6 Years
6-10 Years
10+ Years
Money Raised
Any
Under 1M
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3M - 10M
10M - 30M
30M +
Public Company
Not Applicable
Gender
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Male
Female
Non Binary
Ethnicity
Any
Caucasian
Hispanic Or Latino
African American
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Native American
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Is your company invested in your career growth?

The majority of people who work as Background Investigator say “No” when asked the question “Is your company invested in your career growth?”

Equity Compensation & Stock Options

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