Hiring a criminal investigator: the market today
The short answer ·
88 open postings ask for a criminal investigator as of Oct 5, 2026, from 33 employers. The median advertised pay is $111,878, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 53 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
88open postings
33employers hiring
$111,878median advertised pay
53new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 71 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation with 10 open postings.
What should I pay a criminal investigator?
Advertised pay centers on $111,878. The middle half runs from $80,217 to $147,928.