New York City / Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services / Investigator

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Investigator at Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, New York City

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

9 employees hold this title in Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $77,398, above the department median of $68,341.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $639.8K
Role median: $77,398
Agency median: $68,341
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,632$90,975+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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.

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This role across New York City

Investigator is held in 17 New York City departments. In Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, the median of $77,398 ranks #4 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Administrative for Children's Services

$84,893 · 4

Department of Parks & Recreation

$79,153 · 10

Housing Preservation & Development

$78,677 · 9

Department of Sanitation

$74,462 · 8

Department of Probation

$67,625 · 2

Department of Correction

$63,020 · 152

Police Department

$57,232 · 57

Civilian Complaint Review Board

$56,564 · 137

Department of Finance

$55,743 · 3

Department of Design & Construction

$54,808 · 3

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$54,085 · 44

Department of Transportation

$51,555 · 4

Median total compensation for the Investigator role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Investigator beyond New York City

This role is reported in 21 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $55,670 ranks #13 of 21. See Investigator across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$179,956 · 18

California

$118,556 · 987

District of Columbia

$106,809 · 328

Chicago Public Schools

$99,274 · 13

City of Chicago

$81,324 · 19

New York Public Authorities

$78,295 · 23

Florida

$71,480 · 350

New Jersey

$69,979 · 104

Median total compensation for comparable Investigator roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

Administrative Accountant 15
Administrative Community Relations Specialist 34
Administrative Contract Specialist 11
Administrative Director of Social Services 149
Administrative Investigator 37
Administrative Job Opor Specialist-Managerial 26
Administrative Job Opportunity Specialist NM 95
Administrative Management Auditor 15
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 106
Administrative Procurement Analyst-Non-Mgrl 32
Administrative Staff Analyst 301
Agency Attorney 92
Agency Attorney Interne 19
Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist 707
Associate Fraud Investigator 151
Associate Staff Analyst 227
Benefits Opportunity Specialist 1,668
Bookkeeper 66
Caseworker 1,208
Certified IT Administrator 32
City Laborer 16
City Research Scientist 81
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 533
Community Assistant 26
Community Associate 262
Community Coordinator 320
Computer Associate 110
Computer Operations Manager 10
Computer Service Technician 11
Computer Specialist 269
Computer Systems Manager 89
Contract Specialist 13
Custodian 68
Deputy Director of Administration 12
Eligibility Specialist 2,272
Executive Agency Counsel 46
Fraud Investigator 338
Graphic Artist 12
Head Nurse 11
IT Project Specialist 126
Management Auditor 36
New York City Public Service Fellow 14
Paralegal Aide 15
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 1,161
Procurement Analyst 21
Public Health Educator 26
Secretary 14
Senior Consultant 21
Social Worker 47
Space Analyst 20
Special Officer 64
Staff Analyst 159
Staff Nurse 33
Strategic Initiative Specialist 11
Supervising Special Officer 34
Supervisor I 324
Supervisor I Social Work 17
Supervisor II 120
Supervisor III 47
Supervisor of Office Machine Operations 15

Record list

Employees with this title

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Caroline Hernandez

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$90,975

Base pay: $89,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,975
Hire date: 1999-10-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,354
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Caroline Hernandez works as a Investigator for Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Caroline earned $90,975 in 2025.

Annes Castillo

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$90,975

Base pay: $89,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,975
Hire date: 1996-06-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,354
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, Annes Castillo serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,975.

Sheila Blanchard

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$87,296

Base pay: $85,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,296
Hire date: 2017-01-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $88,558
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, Sheila Blanchard serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,296.

Eric Smalls

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$77,983

Base pay: $77,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,983
Hire date: 2019-08-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,469
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, Eric Smalls serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,983.

Vinson Chan

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$77,398

Base pay: $75,901
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,398
Hire date: 1999-08-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $78,344
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Vinson Chan holds the role of Investigator at Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,398.

Alexander Stadnyk

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$75,023

Base pay: $74,088
Overtime: $223
Other pay: $712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,023
Hire date: 2007-11-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $76,450
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 5.5
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Alexander Stadnyk works as a Investigator for Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Alexander earned $75,023 in 2025.

Alaywa Andujar

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$67,812

Base pay: $67,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,812
Hire date: 2024-01-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,974
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Alaywa Andujar works as a Investigator for Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Alaywa earned $67,812 in 2025.

Ayana Salaam

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$67,677

Base pay: $66,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,677
Hire date: 2023-06-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $68,313
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ayana Salaam works as a Investigator for Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Ayana earned $67,677 in 2025.

Michael Turpin

Investigator/Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

2025 total comp

$4,632

Base pay: $4,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,632
Hire date: 2025-05-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,928
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 175

At Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, Michael Turpin serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $4,632.