Security & Investigations · Associate
AML Investigator Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$30,000
25th percentile
P50
$70,000
Median
P75
$55,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 4/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
300-600
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
4% year-over-year
RETENTION
2.9 yr avg tenure
26% annual turnover
AML Investigator Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Market demand stable with compensation trending upward 3-5% annually. Specialized talent remains scarce in this niche, supporting strong candidate leverage in negotiations.
Also Known As
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst, AML Analyst, Financial Crimes Analyst
What Does an AML Investigator Do?
The AML Investigator operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Professionals in this role typically bring 1 to 5 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Associate level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives AML Investigator Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an AML Investigator is $70,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $30,000 to $55,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by principal risk profile, domestic vs. international travel requirements, team size managed, security clearance level, and specialized training in surveillance detection or threat mitigation. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.
AML Investigator Career Path
Professionals who move into AML Investigator roles most commonly come from military special operations, federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or corporate security departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward director of security for large family offices, corporate security leadership, or independent security consulting. The average tenure in this role is approximately 2.9 years, with an annual turnover rate of 26%.
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