Hiring a criminal investigator: the market today
The short answer ·
102 open postings ask for a criminal investigator as of Sep 25, 2026, from 33 employers. The median advertised minimum is $89,448. 70 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
102open postings
33employers hiring
$89,448median advertised minimum
70new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 80 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a criminal investigator?
Competitive. 33 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of California with 13 open postings.
What should I pay a criminal investigator?
Advertised minimums center on $89,448. The middle half runs from $63,332 to $122,628.