Background Investigator Salary Information

Background Investigator salary information, income percentile, mortgage affordability and more.

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How much does a background investigator earn?

Annual salaries range from £16,128 to £26,352. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:

LowestAverageUpper
Pre-tax £16,128
(£1,344 p/mth)
£23,904
(£1,992 p/mth)
£26,352
(£2,196 p/mth)
Pre-tax Income Percentile 22nd 51st 57th
Post-tax £14,508
(£1,209 p/mth)
£19,788
(£1,649 p/mth)
£21,456
(£1,788 p/mth)
Post-tax Income Percentile 19th 44th 50th
Percentage Tax Deduction 10% 17% 19%
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Investigators can perform a wide range of research tasks depending on the employer. Some investigators do basic business background checks, such as looking for a felony conviction or past due debt. A government background researcher manages the background checks for security clearance.

Compare the average salary of a background investigator to your salary:

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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant background investigator:

LowestAverageUpper
average gross salary£16,131£23,903£26,353
max mortgage£72,590£107,564£118,589
deposit paid£8,066£11,952£13,177
max purchase price£80,656£119,516£131,766
mortgage repayment p.mth (2.5%|25yr)£329£488£538

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