Annual salaries range from £16,128 to £26,352. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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.
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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant background investigator:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |