California / Insurance / Special Investigator

Job-title file

Special Investigator

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

78 employees hold this title in Insurance. Median total compensation for the role is $79,989, below the department median of $100,540.

Employees: 78
Total payroll: $5.4M
Role median: $79,989
Agency median: $100,540
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$1,962$112,809+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 78 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 Insurance, the median of $79,989 ranks #22 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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Paola Alvarez Torres

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$76,142

Base pay: $69,415
Overtime: $664
Other pay: $6,062
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,142
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4133448612602
Salary Total: $6,786
Total Pay: $76,142

At Insurance, Paola Alvarez Torres serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,142. Union affiliation: R07.

Daniella Scott

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$74,713

Base pay: $74,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,713
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,495
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4135438612001
Salary Total: $6,495
Total Pay: $74,713

Daniella Scott works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is full-time. Daniella earned $74,713 in 2024. They are represented by R07.

Bryan Aguirre

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$73,850

Base pay: $73,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,850
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,310
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4133448612603
Salary Total: $6,384
Total Pay: $73,850

Bryan Aguirre is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,850. Union affiliation: R07.

Ryan Burt

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$71,116

Base pay: $70,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,116
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,127
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4135438612005
Salary Total: $7,127
Total Pay: $71,116

Ryan Burt works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $71,116 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Hau Nguyen

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$68,742

Base pay: $68,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,742
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,310
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4137438612002
Salary Total: $6,384
Total Pay: $68,742

At Insurance, Hau Nguyen serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,742. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Lauren Wyckoff

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$68,430

Base pay: $68,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,430
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,310
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4137438612015
Salary Total: $6,184
Total Pay: $68,430

Lauren Wyckoff is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,430. They are represented by R07.

Griffin Harding

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$67,829

Base pay: $67,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,829
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4130438612008
Salary Total: $6,786
Total Pay: $67,829

Griffin Harding works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is full-time. Griffin earned $67,829 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Steven Juarez

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$66,982

Base pay: $66,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $423
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,982
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,310
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4130438612017
Salary Total: $6,184
Total Pay: $66,982

Steven Juarez works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $66,982 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jason Soo Hoo

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$66,787

Base pay: $66,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $597
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,787
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,692
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4133438612015
Salary Total: $5,692
Total Pay: $66,787

Jason Soo Hoo holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,787. They are represented by R07.

Suriya Khemradhipati

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$65,362

Base pay: $44,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,062
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,362
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4133438612002
Salary Total: $9,037
Total Pay: $65,362

Suriya Khemradhipati is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,362. Union affiliation: R07.

Ariana Sheard

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$50,992

Base pay: $41,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,992
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,091
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4130438612013
Salary Total: $8,091
Total Pay: $50,992

Ariana Sheard holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,992. They are represented by R07.

James Cornell

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$46,363

Base pay: $2,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,808
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,363
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4135438612006
Salary Total: $8,031
Total Pay: $46,363

James Cornell holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,363. They are represented by R07.

Thomas Johnson

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$45,388

Base pay: $45,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4130438612016
Salary Total: $9,037
Total Pay: $45,388

Thomas Johnson works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $45,388 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Thomas Kukura

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$44,979

Base pay: $32,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,855
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,979
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4130438612015
Salary Total: $8,031
Total Pay: $44,979

At Insurance, Thomas Kukura serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,979. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Guadalupe Sanchez

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$44,676

Base pay: $44,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,676
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $50
Total Pay: $44,676

Guadalupe Sanchez holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,676. They are represented by R07.

Jeff Asnicar

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$44,207

Base pay: $44,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,207
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $50
Total Pay: $44,207

At Insurance, Jeff Asnicar serves as a Special Investigator. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,207. Union affiliation: R07.

Nicole Romero

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$44,177

Base pay: $15,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,177
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,157
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4135438612501
Salary Total: $8,157
Total Pay: $44,177

At Insurance, Nicole Romero serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,177. They are represented by R07.

Todd Hern

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$43,317

Base pay: $43,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,317
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $50
Total Pay: $43,317

Todd Hern works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is intermittent. Todd earned $43,317 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Saroeuth Om

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$40,876

Base pay: $40,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $161
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,876
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4133438612004
Salary Total: $6,786
Total Pay: $40,876

Saroeuth Om is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,876. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Caren Anderson Hyde

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$39,846

Base pay: $33,744
Overtime: $584
Other pay: $5,518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,846
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,436
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4137438612004
Salary Total: $8,436
Total Pay: $39,846

At Insurance, Caren Anderson Hyde serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,846. They are represented by R07.

Jessica Aleman

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$39,252

Base pay: $18,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,686
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4133438612006
Salary Total: $8,886
Total Pay: $39,252

Jessica Aleman holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,252. Union affiliation: R07.

Marina Lizarraga

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$38,803

Base pay: $30,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,572
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,803
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4133438612014
Salary Total: $6,924
Total Pay: $38,803

Marina Lizarraga is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,803. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Donald Davis

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$36,604

Base pay: $36,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,604
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,437
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $49
Total Pay: $36,604

Donald Davis is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $36,604. Union affiliation: R07.

Allison Johnson

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$35,988

Base pay: $35,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,123
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4130438612005
Salary Total: $7,123
Total Pay: $35,988

Allison Johnson holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,988. Union affiliation: R07.

Benjamin Montes

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$23,347

Base pay: $23,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,347
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,272
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4135438612901
Salary Total: $48
Total Pay: $23,347

Benjamin Montes works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is intermittent. Benjamin earned $23,347 in 2024. Union affiliation: R07.

Kathleen Haggerty

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$17,859

Base pay: $17,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,859
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $52
Total Pay: $17,859

Kathleen Haggerty holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,859. They are represented by R07.

Cheryl Brasil

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$16,696

Base pay: $16,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,696
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,272
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $48
Total Pay: $16,696

Cheryl Brasil is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $16,696. They are represented by R07.

Christopher Miceli

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$8,764

Base pay: $8,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,764
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,272
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $48
Total Pay: $8,764

Christopher Miceli holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,764. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jeffrey Wight

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$8,587

Base pay: $8,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,587
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,649
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4134438612007
Salary Total: $7,649
Total Pay: $8,587

Jeffrey Wight works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $8,587 in 2024. They are represented by R07.

Randy Vickrey

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$6,842

Base pay: $6,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,842
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,272
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4130438612901
Salary Total: $48
Total Pay: $6,842

Randy Vickrey holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,842. Their bargaining unit is R07.

James Ochoa

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$6,645

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,645
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131438612001
Salary Total: $8,031
Total Pay: $6,645

James Ochoa holds the role of Special Investigator at Insurance. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,645. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jack Brier Jr

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$5,282

Base pay: $5,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,282
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $46
Total Pay: $5,282

At Insurance, Jack Brier Jr serves as a Special Investigator. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,282. They are represented by R07.

Randall Richardson

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$3,706

Base pay: $3,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,706
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $46
Total Pay: $3,706

At Insurance, Randall Richardson serves as a Special Investigator. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,706. They are represented by R07.

Dylan Howland

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

$2,517

Base pay: $2,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,517
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Solano
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4139438612011
Salary Total: $6,786
Total Pay: $2,517

Dylan Howland works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is full-time. Dylan earned $2,517 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Aaron Mckenzie

Special Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$1,772

Base pay: $1,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,772
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $46
Total Pay: $1,772

Aaron Mckenzie is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,772. They are represented by R07.

Eric Green

Special Investigator/Insurance

2024 total comp

$1,109

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,109
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,686
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4133438612004
Salary Total: $8,686
Total Pay: $1,109

Eric Green is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $1,109. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Thomas Massetti

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $51

Thomas Massetti works as a Special Investigator for Insurance. Their status is intermittent. Thomas earned $0 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Raymund Aguirre

Special Investigator/Insurance

2025 total comp

-$1,962

Base pay: -$1,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$1,962
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,788
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4131898612901
Salary Total: $39
Total Pay: -$1,962

Raymund Aguirre is a Special Investigator at Insurance. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to -$1,962. They are represented by R07.