California / Real Estate / Special Investigator

Job-title file

Special Investigator

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

69 employees hold this title in Real Estate. Median total compensation for the role is $106,901, above the department median of $95,351.

Employees: 69
Total payroll: $6.6M
Role median: $106,901
Agency median: $95,351
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$9,176$112,872+

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

How total compensation varies among the 69 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 Real Estate, the median of $106,901 ranks #3 of 25.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Comp Insurance Fund

$115,402 · 32

Pesticide Regulation

$111,800 · 1

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

Transportation

$100,184 · 26

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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Javier Amaro Mujica

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$102,761

Base pay: $101,257
Overtime: $904
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,761
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Alameda

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143208612006
Salary Total: $8,856
Total Pay: $102,761

At Real Estate, Javier Amaro Mujica serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,761. They are represented by R07.

Kathryn Stanbra

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2024 total comp

$102,321

Base pay: $100,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,321
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143508612004
Salary Total: $9,126
Total Pay: $102,321

Kathryn Stanbra works as a Special Investigator for Real Estate. Their status is full-time. Kathryn earned $102,321 in 2024. They are represented by R07.

Vicente Medina

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$102,120

Base pay: $101,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,120
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,877
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143408612003
Salary Total: $8,699
Total Pay: $102,120

Vicente Medina holds the role of Special Investigator at Real Estate. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,120. Union affiliation: R07.

Alex Beniakoff

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$101,734

Base pay: $101,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,734
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143108612022
Salary Total: $8,856
Total Pay: $101,734

Alex Beniakoff is a Special Investigator at Real Estate. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,734. They are represented by R07.

Juan Rodriguez Tafoya

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$99,764

Base pay: $99,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,764
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,569
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143108612002
Salary Total: $8,398
Total Pay: $99,764

At Real Estate, Juan Rodriguez Tafoya serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,764. Union affiliation: R07.

Karen Charlton

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$98,549

Base pay: $69,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,548
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,549
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,272
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143208612012
Salary Total: $8,272
Total Pay: $98,549

Karen Charlton works as a Special Investigator for Real Estate. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $98,549 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Jorge Salazar

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$95,812

Base pay: $94,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,087
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,812
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,456
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612014
Salary Total: $8,287
Total Pay: $95,812

At Real Estate, Jorge Salazar serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,812. Union affiliation: R07.

Lus Araujo

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$95,325

Base pay: $94,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,325
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,456
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612018
Salary Total: $8,287
Total Pay: $95,325

Lus Araujo holds the role of Special Investigator at Real Estate. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,325. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Trevor Gonzalez

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$95,325

Base pay: $94,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,325
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,456
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143158612001
Salary Total: $8,287
Total Pay: $95,325

Trevor Gonzalez holds the role of Special Investigator at Real Estate. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,325. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Angel Ochoa

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$94,937

Base pay: $94,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,937
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,455
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612006
Salary Total: $8,286
Total Pay: $94,937

At Real Estate, Angel Ochoa serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,937. Union affiliation: R07.

Bang Mauh Chang

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$93,809

Base pay: $93,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,809
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Alameda

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,052
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612028
Salary Total: $7,891
Total Pay: $93,809

At Real Estate, Bang Mauh Chang serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,809. Union affiliation: R07.

Matthew Dargan

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$93,759

Base pay: $93,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,759
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,052
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612008
Salary Total: $7,891
Total Pay: $93,759

At Real Estate, Matthew Dargan serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,759. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Brandon Carey

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2024 total comp

$93,298

Base pay: $92,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,298
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,136
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143108612016
Salary Total: $8,136
Total Pay: $93,298

At Real Estate, Brandon Carey serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,298. They are represented by R07.

Jennifer Hui

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$90,799

Base pay: $90,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,799
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,051
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612011
Salary Total: $7,890
Total Pay: $90,799

At Real Estate, Jennifer Hui serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,799. Union affiliation: R07.

Lisa Estrada

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$90,610

Base pay: $90,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,610
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,898
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143108612021
Salary Total: $7,898
Total Pay: $90,610

Lisa Estrada is a Special Investigator at Real Estate. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $90,610. They are represented by R07.

Rhonda Kendricks

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$87,606

Base pay: $84,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,893
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,606
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4146308612017
Salary Total: $9,218
Total Pay: $87,606

Rhonda Kendricks works as a Special Investigator for Real Estate. Their status is full-time. Rhonda earned $87,606 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Felipe Pelagio

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$84,372

Base pay: $83,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,372
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,304
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143408612007
Salary Total: $7,158
Total Pay: $84,372

Felipe Pelagio holds the role of Special Investigator at Real Estate. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,372. Union affiliation: R07.

Taylor Thompson

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$77,437

Base pay: $76,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,437
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143208612010
Salary Total: $8,856
Total Pay: $77,437

At Real Estate, Taylor Thompson serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,437. They are represented by R07.

Kamini Banfal

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$75,302

Base pay: $55,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,302
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,272
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4146308612001
Salary Total: $8,272
Total Pay: $75,302

At Real Estate, Kamini Banfal serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,302. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jenny Brinlee

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$72,339

Base pay: $33,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,339
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4146108612005
Salary Total: $8,031
Total Pay: $72,339

At Real Estate, Jenny Brinlee serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,339. They are represented by R07.

Edward Brockschmidt

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2024 total comp

$72,235

Base pay: $64,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,235
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612025
Salary Total: $8,860
Total Pay: $72,235

At Real Estate, Edward Brockschmidt serves as a Special Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,235. They are represented by R07.

Patricia Davies

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$67,711

Base pay: $8,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,711
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143508612002
Salary Total: $8,031
Total Pay: $67,711

Patricia Davies works as a Special Investigator for Real Estate. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $67,711 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Sam Cacas

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2024 total comp

$58,205

Base pay: $55,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,205
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,686
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143208612006
Salary Total: $8,860
Total Pay: $58,205

Sam Cacas holds the role of Special Investigator at Real Estate. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,205. Union affiliation: R07.

Mark Blomquist

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$56,202

Base pay: $53,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,042
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,202
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143158612005
Salary Total: $8,860
Total Pay: $56,202

Mark Blomquist is a Special Investigator at Real Estate. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,202. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Elizabeth Mitra

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$53,751

Base pay: $53,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,751
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143108612016
Salary Total: $8,856
Total Pay: $53,751

Elizabeth Mitra is a Special Investigator at Real Estate. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,751. They are represented by R07.

Cecilia Alvarado

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2024 total comp

$27,657

Base pay: $8,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,657
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,686
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612015
Salary Total: $8,886
Total Pay: $27,657

Cecilia Alvarado is a Special Investigator at Real Estate. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $27,657. They are represented by R07.

Raquel Arboleda

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$21,794

Base pay: $9,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,669
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,794
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4146308612004
Salary Total: $9,126
Total Pay: $21,794

Raquel Arboleda is a Special Investigator at Real Estate. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $21,794. Union affiliation: R07.

Jorge Garnica

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$18,905

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,905
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,905
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,455
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4143308612020
Salary Total: $8,286
Total Pay: $18,905

Jorge Garnica is a Special Investigator at Real Estate. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $18,905. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Martha Tchoua

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2025 total comp

$9,176

Base pay: $9,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,176
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4146308612008
Salary Total: $9,126
Total Pay: $9,176

Martha Tchoua is a Special Investigator at Real Estate. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $9,176. Union affiliation: R07.