Background Investigator Salary in Phoenix, AZ.
Updated on: Jan 28, 2026
How much does a Background Investigator make in Phoenix, AZ?
The average Background Investigator in Phoenix, AZ makes $66,192,
12% above the national average Background Investigator salary of $58,884.
This pay is 18% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX.
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