Earnings
Polygraph examiners earned average annual salaries of $67,665 in March 2025, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Earnings ranged from $33,000 to $116,500 or more. Half earned between $37,500 and $85,500.
The Economic Research Institute reports lower salaries for polygraph examiners. In 2025, it reported that polygraph examiners earned salaries that ranged from $37,317 to $60,153, with average salaries of $50,634.
Examiners who are paid employees often receive such benefits as sick leave, paid vacations, medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and bonuses.
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