New York City / Department of Investigation / Special Investigator

Job-title file

Special Investigator

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

67 employees hold this title in Department of Investigation. Median total compensation for the role is $88,810, above the department median of $80,282.

Employees: 67
Role median: $88,810
Agency median: $80,282
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,822$139,003+

How total compensation varies among the 67 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 2

Sandhya Sugrim

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$70,875

Base pay: $70,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,875
Hire date: 2018-07-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $73,145
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sandhya Sugrim is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $70,875.

Daniel Malvey

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$70,838

Base pay: $65,301
Overtime: $5,283
Other pay: $254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,838
Hire date: 2022-01-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,616
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 124.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Daniel Malvey is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $70,838.

Ari Wyner

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$69,835

Base pay: $63,233
Overtime: $6,447
Other pay: $155
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,835
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $82,600
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 159.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ari Wyner works as a Special Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Ari earned $69,835 in 2025.

Adrian Amador

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$69,150

Base pay: $63,534
Overtime: $2,267
Other pay: $3,349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,150
Hire date: 2015-03-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,546
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 30
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,120

Adrian Amador holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $69,150.

Katherine O'Toole

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$66,726

Base pay: $65,302
Overtime: $655
Other pay: $769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,726
Hire date: 2019-07-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,617
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 17.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Katherine O'Toole is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $66,726.

Brigit Maria

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$62,835

Base pay: $61,726
Overtime: $984
Other pay: $124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,835
Hire date: 2022-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $63,915
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 26
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Brigit Maria holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,835.

Leonel Ulerio

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$62,767

Base pay: $62,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,767
Hire date: 2022-01-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $64,983
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Leonel Ulerio holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,767.

Annessa Lall

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$60,021

Base pay: $58,288
Overtime: $1,349
Other pay: $384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,021
Hire date: 2022-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $65,279
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 35.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,629.75

Annessa Lall holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,021.

Danielle Melian

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$59,750

Base pay: $58,184
Overtime: $1,445
Other pay: $121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,750
Hire date: 2022-07-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $60,246
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 38.5
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Danielle Melian is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $59,750.

Natalia Yip

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$59,603

Base pay: $52,894
Overtime: $5,977
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,603
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,769
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 174.5
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Natalia Yip holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $59,603.

Sadhbh Harding

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$53,891

Base pay: $52,894
Overtime: $352
Other pay: $645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,891
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,769
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 9.75
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sadhbh Harding holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $53,891.

Parker Fitzgerald

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$53,037

Base pay: $51,353
Overtime: $1,607
Other pay: $77
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,037
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,174
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 56.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Parker Fitzgerald is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $53,037.

Clodagh Mcgowan

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$52,932

Base pay: $52,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,932
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $123,900
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 805

Clodagh Mcgowan holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,932.

Anastasiya Asafova

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$51,510

Base pay: $51,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,510
Hire date: 2023-12-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,174
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Anastasiya Asafova is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $51,510.

Eliel Mizrahi

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$51,431

Base pay: $51,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $78
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,431
Hire date: 2023-07-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,174
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Eliel Mizrahi is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $51,431.

Chenshi Li

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$48,418

Base pay: $46,175
Overtime: $1,416
Other pay: $826
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,418
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $51,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 49.75
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,636.5

Chenshi Li is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $48,418.

Eric Tyszka

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$48,149

Base pay: $48,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,149
Hire date: 2019-04-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $65,489
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,341

Eric Tyszka works as a Special Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Eric earned $48,149 in 2025.

Bradley Howard

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$41,518

Base pay: $41,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,518
Hire date: 1992-11-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,967
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 642.5

Bradley Howard holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $41,518.

Dan Taylor

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$38,453

Base pay: $38,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,453
Hire date: 2012-09-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,121
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 674

Dan Taylor works as a Special Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. Dan earned $38,453 in 2025.

Anthony Daponte

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$37,197

Base pay: $32,548
Overtime: $2,377
Other pay: $2,272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,197
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,045
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 65.75
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,120

At Department of Investigation, Anthony Daponte serves as a Special Investigator based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $37,197.

Danielle Vercelli

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$29,551

Base pay: $29,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,551
Hire date: 2025-03-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $113,575
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 490

Danielle Vercelli works as a Special Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Danielle earned $29,551 in 2025.

Cloey Romans

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$29,551

Base pay: $29,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,551
Hire date: 2025-03-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN

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Base Salary: $113,575
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 490

Cloey Romans is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. 2025 total compensation came to $29,551.

Maria Horvat

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$22,590

Base pay: $22,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,590
Hire date: 1987-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 368.75

At Department of Investigation, Maria Horvat serves as a Special Investigator based in Manhattan. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,590.

Jael Montenegro

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$11,482

Base pay: $11,111
Overtime: $358
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,482
Hire date: 2022-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,532
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 8.75
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 329.75

Jael Montenegro is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $11,482.

Edward Vallejo

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$9,609

Base pay: $9,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,609
Hire date: 2013-03-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $93,886
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 187

Edward Vallejo holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,609.

Timothy Pak

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$1,986

Base pay: $1,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,986
Hire date: 2025-06-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,547
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 35

Timothy Pak is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,986.

Syed Ameer

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$1,822

Base pay: $1,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,822
Hire date: 2015-05-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 36.25

Syed Ameer is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1,822.