California / Department of State Hospitals / Investigator

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Investigator

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

62 employees hold this title in Department of State Hospitals. Median total compensation for the role is $128,938, above the department median of $92,376.

Employees: 62
Total payroll: $7.9M
Role median: $128,938
Agency median: $92,376
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$410$194,096+

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How total compensation varies among the 62 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

Investigator is held in 18 California departments. In Department of State Hospitals, the median of $128,938 ranks #6 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Industrial Relations

$149,812 · 2

Department of Public Health

$132,770 · 50

Employment Development Department

$131,534 · 30

Department of Cannabis Control

$131,334 · 67

Public Employee's Retirement Systems

$131,168 · 9

Motor Vehicles

$124,758 · 188

Department of Fincl Protctn and Inn

$124,515 · 9

Developmental Services

$124,051 · 18

California State Lottery Community

$118,622 · 40

Toxic Substances Control

$118,490 · 16

Insurance

$117,694 · 165

Department of Health Care Services

$110,516 · 59

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

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Investigator beyond California

This role is reported in 21 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $118,556 ranks #2 of 21. See Investigator across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$179,956 · 18

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

City of Buffalo

$67,397 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable 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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Jose Perez

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$125,858

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $102,788
Overtime: $18,800
Other pay: $4,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,858
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,139
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555658610007
Salary Total: $9,385
Total Pay: $125,858

Jose Perez is a Investigator at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $125,858. They are represented by R07.

Tracie Oldham

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$125,410

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $95,024
Overtime: $29,115
Other pay: $1,272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,410
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,290
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875658610010
Salary Total: $8,290
Total Pay: $125,410

Tracie Oldham is a Investigator at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $125,410. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Christopher Munoz

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$124,635

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $101,598
Overtime: $23,029
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,635
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,883
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375658610012
Salary Total: $9,105
Total Pay: $124,635

Christopher Munoz is a Investigator at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,635. They are represented by R07.

Michael Hernandez

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$124,598

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $109,662
Overtime: $12,832
Other pay: $2,103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,598
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,240
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375658610006
Salary Total: $9,471
Total Pay: $124,598

At Department of State Hospitals, Michael Hernandez serves as a Investigator within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,598. Union affiliation: R07.

Bryant Durfee

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$123,087

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $108,373
Overtime: $14,666
Other pay: $48
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,087
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,327
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555658610005
Salary Total: $9,560
Total Pay: $123,087

Bryant Durfee is a Investigator at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,087. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Veronica Michel

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$122,563

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $97,271
Overtime: $10,866
Other pay: $14,426
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,267
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025658610004
Salary Total: $8,342
Total Pay: $122,563

Veronica Michel works as a Investigator for Department of State Hospitals within Patton State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Veronica earned $122,563 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Justin Couto

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$121,789

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $110,031
Overtime: $11,733
Other pay: $24
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,789
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,143
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375658610005
Salary Total: $9,600
Total Pay: $121,789

Justin Couto holds the role of Investigator at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,789. They are represented by R07.

Alejandro Restrepo

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$119,104

Base pay: $118,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,104
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,197
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4615118610002
Salary Total: $10,322
Total Pay: $119,104

At Department of State Hospitals, Alejandro Restrepo serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,104. They are represented by R07.

Kevin Nguyen

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$118,846

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $102,827
Overtime: $16,019
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,846
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,900
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025658610008
Salary Total: $8,945
Total Pay: $118,846

At Department of State Hospitals, Kevin Nguyen serves as a Investigator within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,846. Union affiliation: R07.

Nicholas Liuzzi

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$118,027

Base pay: $117,204
Overtime: $223
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,027
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,797
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4615118610007
Salary Total: $10,091
Total Pay: $118,027

At Department of State Hospitals, Nicholas Liuzzi serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,027. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Diego Palma

Investigator/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$116,864

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $97,211
Overtime: $19,295
Other pay: $359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,864
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,990
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875658610013
Salary Total: $8,390
Total Pay: $116,864

Diego Palma holds the role of Investigator at Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,864. Union affiliation: R07.