How much does the Paranormal Investigator career pay in The Sims 4?
Paranormal Investigator career
Paranormal Investigator pays per gig, from §0 to §3,000 a gig. The promotion cheat is careers.promote ParanormalInvestigator.
The Paranormal Investigator career in The Sims 4 is a freelance profession from the Paranormal Stuff pack. Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims can join this job. Instead of working fixed shifts, you pick individual gigs to earn Simoleons.
This career has only level 1, which is titled Paranormal Investigator. Even though there is a single level, you can increase your earnings through harder gigs and overmax raises. Several traits and degrees also boost your base hourly pay.
- §0 to §3,000Per gig, over 3 gigs
- FreelanceParanormal Stuff
Pay and hours at every level
Every level
| Level | Title | Per hour | Schedule | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paranormal Investigator | §55 | No set hours |
Pay per week is our math: pay per hour, times the hours, times the work days. Past the top level, each extra promotion adds §10 an hour.
Gigs and what they pay
| Gig | Pay |
|---|---|
| Beginner Paranormal Investigation | §0 to §750 |
| Adept Paranormal Investigation | §0 to §1,500 |
| Expert Paranormal Investigation | §0 to §3,000 |
Traits that change the pay and promotions
| Trait | Pay bonus |
|---|---|
| Business Savvy | +10% |
| Fine Art Degree (BS) | +32% |
| Fine Art Degree (BA) | +39% |
| Fine Art Degree (BS, honors) | +36% |
| Fine Art Degree (BA, honors) | +41% |
| Graduated High School Early | +10% |
| Graduated with Honors | +10% |
| Valedictorian | +15% |
| The Knowledge | +30% |
The game also rolls for an early promotion. The base chance is 1%, multiplied by ×10 with the Entrepreneurial trait, ×5 with the Growth Mindset moodlet.
Paranormal Investigator cheats
Type testingcheats true first. The game accepts the career name below, in any letter case.
careers.add_career ParanormalInvestigatorcareers.promote ParanormalInvestigatorcareers.demote ParanormalInvestigatorcareers.remove_career ParanormalInvestigator
Daily gigs, work hours, and pay growth
Because this is a freelance job, you do not have scheduled work shifts. You also earn 0 paid days off for each day you work. Instead of a weekly salary, you take on three types of investigations.
A Beginner Paranormal Investigation pays from 0 to 750 Simoleons. An Adept Paranormal Investigation pays between 0 and 1,500 Simoleons. For the highest reward, an Expert Paranormal Investigation pays from 0 to 3,000 Simoleons.
The career also lists a base rate of 55 Simoleons per hour at level 1. Once you pass the top of the career track, overmax levels add 10 Simoleons per hour per level. Traits like Business Savvy add 10% to your hourly rate, while The Knowledge adds 30%.
Why there are no career branches to pick
Unlike standard jobs in the game, the Paranormal Investigator career has no branches. You stay on the main track at level 1 for your entire time in this profession. Because there is no split, you do not need to choose between two paths.
To earn more Simoleons, focus on taking Expert Paranormal Investigation gigs for up to 3,000 Simoleons. You can also increase your base hourly rate with a Fine Art Degree. A regular BA adds 39%, and an honors BA adds 41%.
If you want to increase your base hourly rate further, get a Fine Art Degree. A regular BS adds 32%, while an honors BS adds 36%. High school traits help too, as Valedictorian adds 15% and Graduated with Honors adds 10%.
Getting promoted faster and using career cheats
The game files include promotion and demotion rules for this track. When your performance is near the promotion line, you have a 1% base chance for an early promotion. The Entrepreneurial trait multiplies this chance by 10, and the Growth Mindset moodlet multiplies it by 5.
If your performance drops to the demotion line, the base demotion chance is 100%. The Professional Slacker trait multiplies this chance by 0, which prevents demotion. If you quit the job, the level you rejoin at drops by 1 every 2 days.
You can also use cheats in Live mode to manage this job. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac to open the console. Type testingcheats true, then enter careers.promote ParanormalInvestigator to advance or careers.add_career ParanormalInvestigator to join.
Questions
What pack do you need for the Paranormal Investigator career?
You need the Paranormal Stuff pack to play the Paranormal Investigator career in The Sims 4.
How much do Paranormal Investigator gigs pay?
Beginner gigs pay up to 750 Simoleons, and Adept gigs pay up to 1,500 Simoleons. Expert gigs pay up to 3,000 Simoleons.
Which degree is best for a Paranormal Investigator?
A Fine Art Degree gives the largest bonus to your hourly pay. An honors BA adds 41%, a regular BA adds 39%, an honors BS adds 36%, and a regular BS adds 32%.
What is the cheat to join or leave the Paranormal Investigator career?
Open the cheat console in Live mode and turn on testingcheats true. Type careers.add_career ParanormalInvestigator to join the job, or type careers.remove_career ParanormalInvestigator to quit.
Can Teen Sims become Paranormal Investigators?
No, only Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims can join the Paranormal Investigator career. However, high school rewards like Graduated High School Early still give a 10% hourly pay bonus later.