Average Mid-Career Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Salary in Australia

AU$95,000
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
25%
A$84k
MEDIAN
A$95k
75%
A$102k

The average salary for a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) is AU$95,000 in 2025

Base Salary
AU$84k - AU$102k
Bonus
AU$0 - AU$15k
Total Pay
AU$86k - AU$123k
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What Do Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)s Do?

Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Tasks
  • Investigate the cause and manner of death in cases of unattended natural death, accident, suicide, or homicide.
  • Assist the administrative manager with work plans, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
  • Supervise and monitor the work of forensic investigators, interns and volunteers and facilitate training.
  • Determine what scenes to investigate and what evidence to examine and/or collect while conducting follow up on each case.
  • Conduct interviews with family members, law enforcement personnel, medical professionals and others regarding circumstances of death.
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FAQs About Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)s

What is the highest pay for Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)s?

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How can Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) that oversees more junior Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.