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What is a fugitive investigator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a fugitive investigator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.44 an hour? That's $50,841 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 20,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreFugitive InvestigatorUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $50,841

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 2.70%

Black or African American 8.69%

Hispanic or Latino 11.84%

Unknown 4.89%

White 71.24%

Gender

female 3.03%

male 96.97%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a fugitive investigator

  1. Explore fugitive investigator education requirements

    Most common fugitive investigator degrees

    Bachelor's

    62.5 %

    Certificate

    12.5 %

    Associate

    12.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific fugitive investigator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Law Enforcement Agencies52.20%
    Criminal Investigations26.22%
    Subpoenas21.58%
  3. Complete relevant fugitive investigator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fugitive investigators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fugitive investigator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fugitive investigator resumes.
  4. Research fugitive investigator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage corporate-wide document production relative to complex litigation cases.
    • Prepare IIR s for review and publication by agencies in the U.S. Embassy, Doha, Qatar.
    • Investigate and open cases on customers and non-customers who have potentially engage in activity which goes against federally mandate BSA/AML regulations.
    • Investigate and enforce EEO policy.
  5. Apply for fugitive investigator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a fugitive investigator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average fugitive investigator salary

The average fugitive investigator salary in the United States is $50,841 per year or $24 per hour. Fugitive investigator salaries range between $29,000 and $88,000 per year.

Average fugitive investigator salary
$50,841 Yearly
$24.44 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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