Special Investigator

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

1 employees hold this title in Department of Sanitation. Median total compensation for the role is $36,208, below the department median of $118,083.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $36.2K
Role median: $36,208
Agency median: $118,083
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This role across New York City

Special Investigator is held in 2 New York City departments. In Department of Sanitation, the median of $36,208 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Investigation

$88,810 · 67

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Special Investigator beyond New York City

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $86,961 ranks #3 of 3. See Special Investigator across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$131,017 · 28

California

$94,526 · 854

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Employees with this title

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Frank Ayala

Special Investigator/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$36,208

Base pay: $36,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,208
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $165,200
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 420

Frank Ayala holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $36,208.