Protective Services / Investigations and Security

Polygraph Examiner

A professional who administers polygraph (lie detector) tests to individuals, typically in law enforcement, government, or private security contexts, to assess truthfulness and gather information.

Average monthly gross

8,305 USD

2 validated salaries

Median

8,305 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

7,189 USD - 9,421 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Polygraph Examiner

ISCO

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Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
8,305 USD 6,910 USD - 9,700 USD

Yearly trend

8,305 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Switzerland 6,910 USD 1
United States 9,700 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
ABB 6,910 USD 1
JPMorgan Chase 9,700 USD 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Polygraphist Lie Detector Examiner Forensic Psychophysiologist

Skills

Hard skills

Polygraph instrumentation operation Question formulation techniques Data analysis and interpretation Report writing Knowledge of legal and ethical standards

Soft skills

Attention to detail Critical thinking Interpersonal communication Emotional stability Integrity

Tools

Polygraph machine Computerized polygraph software Physiological sensors

Certifications

American Polygraph Association (APA) certification State polygraph examiner license

Employment context

Industries

Law Enforcement Government Agencies Private Security Legal Services

Company types

Government Private Investigation Firms Consulting Agencies

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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