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California / Consumer Affairs / Special Investigator

Job-title file

Special Investigator

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

283 employees hold this title in Consumer Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $94,737, above the department median of $74,759.

Employees
283
Total payroll
$24.2M
Role median
$94,737
Agency median
$74,759
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$126,677+

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How total compensation varies among the 283 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 California

Special Investigator is held in 25 California departments. In Consumer Affairs, the median of $94,737 ranks #15 of 25.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

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Special Investigator beyond California

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $94,526 ranks #2 of 3. See Special Investigator across all of California

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles
$131,017 · 28
New York City
$86,961 · 68

Median total compensation for comparable Special Investigatorroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Eduardo Rodriguez

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$112,969
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$112,369
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,969
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223348612002
Salary Total
$9,418
Total Pay
$112,969

Eduardo Rodriguez works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. Eduardo earned $112,969 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Daniel Waltmann

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,944
Sub-department
Board of Registered Nursing
Base pay
$110,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,944
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Shasta
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6301108612025
Salary Total
$6,913
Total Pay
$110,944

Daniel Waltmann is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Board of Registered Nursing. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,944. They are represented by R07.

Hermenigilda Alconcel

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,569
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,569
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223548612004
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,569

Hermenigilda Alconcel is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,569. Union affiliation: R07.

Colleen Allen

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,569
Sub-department
Board of Respirty Care E
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,569
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5981108612003
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,569

Colleen Allen is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Board of Respirty Care E. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,569. They are represented by R07.

Marvena Harris

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,569
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,569
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223148612001
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,569

Marvena Harris holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,569. Union affiliation: R07.

Susan Hooks

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,569
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,569
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223538612006
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,569

Susan Hooks holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,569. Union affiliation: R07.

Anita Joseph

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,569
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,569
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223538612003
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,569

At Consumer Affairs, Anita Joseph serves as a Special Investigator within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,569. Union affiliation: R07.

Delphine Tran

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,569
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,569
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223018612004
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,569

Delphine Tran is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,569. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Aaron Holloway

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,544
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,544
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223378612002
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,544

Aaron Holloway works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $110,544 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Paul Zaragoza

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,269
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,269
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223548612002
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,269

Paul Zaragoza works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $110,269 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Brian Kauth

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,193
Sub-department
Bureau Elect & Applnc Repair
Base pay
$106,301
Overtime
$3,738
Other pay
$153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,193
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6092008612004
Salary Total
$8,856
Total Pay
$110,193

Brian Kauth works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Bureau Elect & Applnc Repair. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $110,193 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Nora Urias

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,189
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$75,126
Overtime
$24,073
Other pay
$10,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,189
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
Z

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223428612010
Salary Total
$9,418
Total Pay
$110,189

Nora Urias is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,189. They are represented by R07.

Denise Robertson

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,117
Sub-department
Board of Chiropractic Examrs
Base pay
$109,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,117
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6201108612002
Salary Total
$9,127
Total Pay
$110,117

Denise Robertson works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Board of Chiropractic Examrs. Their status is full-time. Denise earned $110,117 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Brianne Gregory

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,072
Sub-department
Board of Dental Examiners
Base pay
$109,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,072
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6241108612001
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,072

At Consumer Affairs, Brianne Gregory serves as a Special Investigator within Board of Dental Examiners. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,072. Union affiliation: R07.

Nyssa Wilson

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$110,058
Sub-department
Board of Registered Nursing
Base pay
$110,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,058
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6301108612034
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$110,058

Nyssa Wilson is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Board of Registered Nursing. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,058. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Kathy Mae Jones

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,969
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,969
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223538612007
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$109,969

Kathy Mae Jones works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. Kathy earned $109,969 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Christopher Herron

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,969
Sub-department
Bureau Elect & Applnc Repair
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,969
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6093008612007
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$109,969

At Consumer Affairs, Christopher Herron serves as a Special Investigator within Bureau Elect & Applnc Repair. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,969. Union affiliation: R07.

Terae Mckinney

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,969
Sub-department
Bureau Elect & Applnc Repair
Base pay
$109,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,969
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6091108612005
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$109,969

Terae Mckinney holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Bureau Elect & Applnc Repair. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,969. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Chris Jensen

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,917
Sub-department
Medical Board of California
Base pay
$109,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,917
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6291708612004
Salary Total
$9,127
Total Pay
$109,917

Chris Jensen holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Medical Board of California. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,917. Union affiliation: R07.

Kyong Kim-Wong

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,875
Sub-department
Board of Registered Nursing
Base pay
$109,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,875
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6301108612007
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$109,875

At Consumer Affairs, Kyong Kim-Wong serves as a Special Investigator within Board of Registered Nursing. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,875. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Daniel Conway

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,817
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$109,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,817
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223328612004
Salary Total
$9,127
Total Pay
$109,817

Daniel Conway works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $109,817 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Tenisha Ashford

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,817
Sub-department
Speech Pathology
Base pay
$109,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,817
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6432008612003
Salary Total
$9,127
Total Pay
$109,817

Tenisha Ashford holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Speech Pathology. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,817. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Geraldine Middleton

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,437
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$108,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,437
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223158612001
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$109,437

At Consumer Affairs, Geraldine Middleton serves as a Special Investigator within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,437. They are represented by R07.

Jesse Rokser

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,331
Sub-department
Vocational Nurse Program
Base pay
$109,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,331
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6371108612012
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$109,331

At Consumer Affairs, Jesse Rokser serves as a Special Investigator within Vocational Nurse Program. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,331. Union affiliation: R07.

Lizzette Castro

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,219
Sub-department
Bureau Elect & Applnc Repair
Base pay
$108,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,219
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6091108612004
Salary Total
$9,056
Total Pay
$109,219

Lizzette Castro holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Bureau Elect & Applnc Repair. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,219. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Debbie Anthony

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2024 total comp
$109,205
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$61,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,361
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,205
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,860
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6225018612001
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$109,205

Debbie Anthony is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $109,205. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Edgardo Lizarraga

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,053
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$108,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,053
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223328612005
Salary Total
$9,127
Total Pay
$109,053

Edgardo Lizarraga holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,053. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Sergio Alvarado

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,045
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$108,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,045
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223398612003
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$109,045

Sergio Alvarado is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,045. They are represented by R07.

Heather Henderson

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,045
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$108,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,045
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223538612002
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$109,045

Heather Henderson works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $109,045 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Melissa Huckaby

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,045
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$108,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,045
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223318612012
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$109,045

At Consumer Affairs, Melissa Huckaby serves as a Special Investigator within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,045. They are represented by R07.

Virna Valdivia

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$109,045
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$108,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,045
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Bernardino
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223348612001
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$109,045

Virna Valdivia holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,045. Union affiliation: R07.

Fawn Piangenti

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$108,920
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$108,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$475
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,920
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Bernardino
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223348612004
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$108,920

Fawn Piangenti holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,920. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Brian Gedney

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$108,745
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$108,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223318612006
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$108,745

At Consumer Affairs, Brian Gedney serves as a Special Investigator within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,745. They are represented by R07.

Dawn Willis

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$108,356
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$107,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,151
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223018612002
Salary Total
$9,037
Total Pay
$108,356

Dawn Willis works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. Dawn earned $108,356 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Mishele Echelberger

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp
$108,215
Sub-department
Contractors License Board
Base pay
$107,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,215
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,037
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
6223318612016
Salary Total
$9,218
Total Pay
$108,215

Mishele Echelberger holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,215. Union affiliation: R07.