Investigator salary in California

The average salary for a investigator in California is $77,000 per year. Investigator salaries in California can vary between $34,500 to $147,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 503 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as investigator.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for investigators in California: National Finance Center ($110,500 a year), City and County of San Francisco ($90,000 a year), and US Department of Defense ($89,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for investigators in California: Oakland, CA ($86,500 a year), San Francisco, CA ($84,500 a year), and San Diego, CA ($82,500 a year).