10 of the Most Popular Types of Investigative Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Investigative Jobs

• Crime Scene Investigator

  Salary range: $48,500 - $67,500

  Crime scene investigators (CSI) work closely with law enforcement officials to collect and examine evidence at crime scenes. Evidence includes DNA samples (hair, bodily fluids, blood stain patterns), impressions (footprints, fingerprints, tire marks, bite marks), trace evidence (clothing fibers, accelerant, paint, glass), and weapons (guns, bullet casings, gun. powder patterns). Crime scene investigators ensure the evidence is handled and processed according to strict standards to not compromise it in any way. Some crime scene investigators specialize in digital investigations and collect evidence analyzing data in cases of fraud or scams.

• Investigative Producer

  Salary range: $48,000 - $86,000

  Investigative Producer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Investigative Producer jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Investigative Producer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Medical Investigator

  Salary range: $50,000 - $85,000

  Medical Investigator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Medical Investigator jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $85,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Medical Investigator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Private Investigator Research

  Salary range: $46,500 - $47,000

  Private Investigator Research is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Private Investigator Research jobs pay between $46,500 (25th percentile) and $47,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Private Investigator Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Entry Level Amazon Fraud Investigator

  Salary range: $46,000 - $73,500

  Entry Level Amazon Fraud Investigator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Amazon Fraud Investigator jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Amazon Fraud Investigator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Legal Investigator

  Salary range: $52,500 - $70,000

  A legal investigator researches and uncovers information relevant to a court case. Depending on the type of case they are working on, their job duties vary, but typically include interviewing witnesses, preparing legal documents, examining evidence, and reconstructing crime scenes. Sometimes they must present evidence on the witness stand during a trial. Legal investigators may work for law firms, government agencies, or they may choose to be independent contractors and work for several different organizations.

• Frasco Investigative Services

  Salary range: $52,500 - $98,500

  Frasco Investigative Services is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Frasco Investigative Services jobs pay between $52,500 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Frasco Investigative Services job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Fraud Investigator Ii

  Salary range: $46,000 - $73,500

  Fraud Investigator Ii is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Fraud Investigator Ii jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Fraud Investigator Ii job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Remote No Experience Private Investigator

  Salary range: $44,500 - $57,000

  Remote No Experience Private Investigator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote No Experience Private Investigator jobs pay between $44,500 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote No Experience Private Investigator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Federal Background Investigator

  Salary range: $52,500 - $98,500

  A federal background investigator performs in-depth research on individuals before hiring them to ensure the security and safety of the public. In this role, you work for a government agency and review potential government personnel and contractors. Your investigation responsibilities include following operations policies to verify provided information, interviewing friends and family, obtaining related documents from law enforcement and credit agencies, and providing a summary of your findings. Upon completing your duties, you offer a final recommendation on whether to give clearance or not. You often collaborate with technical specialists to obtain information.