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

State Comp Insurance Fund

$115,402 · 32

Pesticide Regulation

$111,800 · 1

Real Estate

$106,901 · 69

Board of Osteopathic Examiner

$106,751 · 1

Housing and Community Develop

$106,049 · 5

Fair Political Practices Community

$105,965 · 11

CA State Auditor's Office

$105,479 · 2

Community on Teacher Credentialing

$105,348 · 9

CA. State Auditor's Office

$104,949 · 4

Food and Agriculture

$101,384 · 57

Department of Public Health

$101,125 · 29

Department of Managed Care

$100,883 · 8

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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Michael Estrada

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$50,204

Sub-department: Board of Respirty Care E
Base pay: $50,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,204
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5981108612907
Salary Total: $52
Total Pay: $50,204

Michael Estrada is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Board of Respirty Care E. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $50,204. They are represented by R07.

Kathryn Klumpe

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$49,812

Sub-department: Board of Respirty Care E
Base pay: $49,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,812
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5981108612907
Salary Total: $52
Total Pay: $49,812

Kathryn Klumpe works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Board of Respirty Care E. Their status is intermittent. Kathryn earned $49,812 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Mark Felton

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$49,791

Sub-department: Division Investigation
Base pay: $49,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,791
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6121808612907
Salary Total: $52
Total Pay: $49,791

Mark Felton works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Division Investigation. Their status is intermittent. Mark earned $49,791 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Javier Alvarado

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,672

Sub-department: Contractors License Board
Base pay: $46,948
Overtime: $1,278
Other pay: $446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,672
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,272
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6223348612005
Salary Total: $8,637
Total Pay: $48,672

Javier Alvarado holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,672. They are represented by R07.

Todd Baker

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$47,598

Sub-department: Division Investigation
Base pay: $47,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,598
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6123108612907
Salary Total: $52
Total Pay: $47,598

Todd Baker holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Division Investigation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,598. Union affiliation: R07.

Jaina Ericson

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$46,340

Sub-department: Division Investigation
Base pay: $46,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,340
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,475
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6123008612907
Salary Total: $49
Total Pay: $46,340

Jaina Ericson works as a Special Investigator for Consumer Affairs within Division Investigation. Their status is intermittent. Jaina earned $46,340 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Benjamin Luna

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$46,269

Sub-department: Contractors License Board
Base pay: $46,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,269
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6223428612003
Salary Total: $6,786
Total Pay: $46,269

At Consumer Affairs, Benjamin Luna serves as a Special Investigator within Contractors License Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,269. Union affiliation: R07.

Jeff Ramos

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$46,191

Sub-department: Division Investigation
Base pay: $46,191
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,191
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6121808612907
Salary Total: $50
Total Pay: $46,191

Jeff Ramos holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Division Investigation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,191. Union affiliation: R07.

Jorge Valenzuela

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$46,109

Sub-department: Contractors License Board
Base pay: $42,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,383
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,109
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,127
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6223378612008
Salary Total: $7,127
Total Pay: $46,109

Jorge Valenzuela holds the role of Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,109. Union affiliation: R07.

Hugh Henderson

Special Investigator/Consumer Affairs

2025 total comp

$44,968

Sub-department: Contractors License Board
Base pay: $44,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,968
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,710
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6223018612907
Salary Total: $50
Total Pay: $44,968

Hugh Henderson is a Special Investigator at Consumer Affairs within Contractors License Board. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $44,968. Union affiliation: R07.