Security & Investigations · Mid

Litigation Support Investigator Salary

Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.

National Compensation Range

P25

$40,000

25th percentile

P50

$75,000

Median

P75

$65,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Competitive

Scarcity: 4/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

200-400

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

4% year-over-year

RETENTION

2.9 yr avg tenure

26% annual turnover

Litigation Support Investigator Salary by City

New York City, NY$105,000
San Francisco, CA$100,000
Palm Beach, FL$100,000
Boston, MA$95,000
Los Angeles, CA$90,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Growing demand driven by evolving threat landscape, corporate security professionalization, and increased regulatory requirements. Compensation trending upward 3-5% annually as qualified talent remains scarce in specialized protective services.

Also Known As

Legal Investigator, Litigation Investigator, Civil Investigator

What Does a Litigation Support Investigator Do?

The Litigation Support 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 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What Drives Litigation Support Investigator Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Litigation Support Investigator is $75,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $40,000 to $65,000. 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.

Litigation Support Investigator Career Path

Professionals who move into Litigation Support 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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