Earnings & Payouts

Transparent compensation for professional investigators. Keep 90% of every case fee, get paid securely via Stripe, and grow your income with PI PRO.

How Payment Works

A simple 4-step payment flow from case acceptance to payout.

1

Client Funds Escrow

When a client accepts your bid, funds are deposited into a Stripe-secured escrow account.

2

Investigation & Delivery

Complete the investigation and deliver your report through the secure platform.

3

Client Approval

The client reviews your deliverables and approves the release of funds from escrow.

4

Payout to Your Account

Funds are transferred directly to your connected Stripe account, typically within 2-3 business days.

90%
Kept by the investigator on every case

Platform Fee: 10%

gotEM charges a flat 10% platform fee on completed cases. This covers AI matching, escrow management, encrypted communications, and platform infrastructure. No hidden fees, no surprises.

PI PRO — $149/month PRO

Unlock premium features including priority case matching, advanced AI tools, enhanced profile visibility, analytics dashboard, and dedicated support. Designed for serious professionals scaling their practice.

Free vs. PI PRO Comparison

Feature Free PI PRO $149/mo
Access to case marketplace
Bid on cases
Escrow-protected payments
Encrypted communications
Platform commission 10% 10%
Priority case matching
Advanced AI tools
Enhanced profile visibility
Analytics dashboard
Dedicated support

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