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How much do web sleuth jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for web sleuth in the United States is $91,584.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a web sleuth?

A Web Sleuth is someone who investigates information online to uncover facts, solve mysteries, or verify details. They often analyze digital footprints, social media, databases, and public records to track down individuals, verify claims, or assist in investigations. Web Sleuths work in various fields, including cybersecurity, journalism, law enforcement, and private investigation. Their skills include advanced internet research, critical thinking, and data analysis. Some Web Sleuths work professionally, while others contribute to open-source investigations or online communities.

What types of challenges might a web sleuth encounter in their day-to-day work?

Web Sleuths often face the challenge of sifting through vast amounts of online data to find credible and relevant information, while navigating privacy regulations and ethical standards. You may encounter deliberately misleading content or digital trails that require creative approaches to verify facts and sources. The work can also require balancing multiple assignments on tight deadlines and adapting to continually evolving online platforms and verification techniques. Regular collaboration with other investigators, journalists, or legal teams is common, so strong communication skills are essential to ensure accurate and timely sharing of findings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the web sleuth position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Web Sleuth, you need advanced online research abilities, critical thinking, and an eye for verifying digital information, often backed by experience in investigative research or journalism. Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, online databases, and social media monitoring platforms is commonly required. Detail orientation, persistence, and clear written communication are soft skills that help you stand out in this role. These competencies ensure you can efficiently uncover accurate information and present findings clearly, supporting informed decision-making in a variety of industries.

Do web sleuths get paid?

Web sleuths are often volunteers who investigate online or offline cases without pay, though some may earn money through freelance work, consulting, or content creation related to their investigations. Paid opportunities are less common and typically require specialized skills such as research, analysis, or digital forensics.

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Infographic showing various Web Sleuth job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,584 per year, or $44 per hour.

Customer Service Representative

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Other

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Qualifications:
CRM Data Specialist - *** Must have Salesforce Experience*** We are looking for a detail-oriented CRM Data Specialist (short-term) to help build a more complete, accurate, and actionable view of customers, accounts, and contacts within the construction materials and building products industry.
This role is primarily data enrichment, data consolidation, and CRM completeness role-no outbound, cold-calling or inbound sales. The right person will be curious, persistent, and willing to "sleuth" through Salesforce, and other sources, to create a true company and account profile (including an account hierarchy) that sales teams can confidently act on.
Required Experience
• 1-3+ years of experience in data entry, research, CRM administration/support, sales operations, customer operations, construction administration, or a related role.
• Experience researching companies, contacts, or customer records in a CRM or structured database environment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework or experience in business, sales, construction management, or related fields is a plus.
Skills and Tools
• Salesforce CRM experience strongly preferred; ability to navigate accounts, contacts, reports, and related records is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, web research, and comfort working across multiple systems.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to summarize research findings clearly for a sales audience.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when entering, cleaning, validating, and connecting customer data.
Preferred Construction Knowledge
• Understanding of project-based sales cycles, contractor and distributor relationships.
• Ability to learn building product applications, construction terminology, customer segments
• Comfort asking discovery questions of subject matter experts.
We Are Looking for Someone Who
• Enjoys research, investigation, pattern recognition, and connecting scattered pieces of information.
• Is committed to building a true, useful view of the customer-not just entering surface-level data.
• Is dependable, organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently through ambiguity.
• Can balance speed with accuracy and understand that complete, trusted CRM data helps sales teams take better action.
Responsibilities:
Customer Research and Data Enrichment
• Research companies, accounts, contacts, job roles, locations, and relationships to strengthen customer records in Salesforce.
• Investigate missing, incomplete, duplicate, or inconsistent customer information using Salesforce data, internal notes, web research, and other available tools.
• Connect related accounts, contacts, to help sales understand the full customer picture.
• Document findings clearly so sales representatives can quickly determine who the customer is.
Salesforce CRM Stewardship
• Update customer, account, contact, information in Salesforce.
• Use Salesforce as a primary research source, reviewing account ownership, notes and existing data quality issues.
• Improve CRM completeness by filling gaps in firm name, location, customer type, contact role information.
• Flag data discrepancies, duplicates, stale records, unclear ownership, and records requiring sales follow-up or further validation.
Construction Customer Intelligence
• Research construction-related influencers such as contractors, builders, architects, developers, and project influencers.
• Summarize findings in a concise, practical way that helps the business move forward with robust and accurate data.
• Collaborate with DCX, sales, marketing teams to improve customer visibility, CRM usability.