Salary of Criminal Investigator in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Criminal Investigator earn?

Salary of Criminal Investigator in United Kingdom 2026

Salary of Criminal Investigator in United Kingdom

£36,852 / Annual
Based on 60 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
£31,368 Average salary
£36,852 Maximum
£61,596

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Criminal Investigator in United Kingdom

  • Criminal Investigation Officer

    Found at: Partner job source - 2 weeks ago

    Gildersome, England, ENG, United Kingdom Food Standards Agency Remote Full-time

    Home-based within West of England or Wales (full details in Candidate Pack). The role covers the Wales and West of...

  • Investigator, PIP1 – Criminal Investigations

    5 days ago

    guildford, england, United Kingdom, England Sussex Police Full-time £29,000 - £32,000

    Sussex Police is recruiting an Investigating Officer at PIP1 level to join one of our investigation teams across...

  • PIP2 Investigator – Criminal Investigations

    2 weeks ago

    Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom, England Thames Valley Police Full-time £35,000 - £40,000

    Thames Valley Police is seeking a Secondment-based PIP2 Investigator for a fixed-term post in Aylesbury. You will manage...

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Salaries in United Kingdom {year}

All positions in Law Enforcement
Position Average salary / Annual
Law £39,996 View listings
Loss Prevention Manager £39,996 View listings
Law Enforcement £37,500 View listings
Criminal Investigator £36,852 View listings
Police £33,612 View listings
Police Officer £26,652 View listings
Traffic Warden £21,876 View listings
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FAQ - Criminal Investigator

The average salary for Criminal Investigator is GBP36,852 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 60 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Criminal Investigator in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Criminal Investigator per year in United Kingdom is GBP31,368

The highest salary for Criminal Investigator per year in United Kingdom is GBP61,596

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 60 job postings with salary.