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California / Social Services / Investigator

Job-title file

Investigator

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

84 employees hold this title in Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $99,439, above the department median of $83,672.

Employees
84
Total payroll
$7.7M
Role median
$99,439
Agency median
$83,672
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$156,997+

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How total compensation varies among the 84 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 Social Services, the median of $99,439 ranks #16 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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
City of Chicago
$81,324 · 19
Florida
$71,480 · 350
New Jersey
$69,979 · 104
City of Buffalo
$67,397 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Investigator roles 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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Marlon Williams

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$171,106
Base pay
$147,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,473
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,106
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610012
Salary Total
$11,405
Total Pay
$171,106

Marlon Williams is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $171,106. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Olivia Spindola

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$164,122
Base pay
$90,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,747
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,122
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610029
Salary Total
$11,127
Total Pay
$164,122

At Social Services, Olivia Spindola serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,122. Union affiliation: R07.

Juan Barajas

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$153,327
Base pay
$133,601
Overtime
$19,419
Other pay
$307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,327
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610005
Salary Total
$11,139
Total Pay
$153,327

At Social Services, Juan Barajas serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,327. They are represented by R07.

Johnny Canto

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$152,203
Base pay
$138,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,842
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,203
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610004
Salary Total
$11,458
Total Pay
$152,203

At Social Services, Johnny Canto serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,203. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Hector Quintanar

Investigator/Social Services

2024 total comp
$145,483
Base pay
$134,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,501
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,483
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,401
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610913
Salary Total
$12,057
Total Pay
$145,483

Hector Quintanar is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $145,483. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Dennis Douglas

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$142,593
Base pay
$141,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,593
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610007
Salary Total
$11,670
Total Pay
$142,593

At Social Services, Dennis Douglas serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,593. Union affiliation: R07.

Maria Gliaudys

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$141,323
Base pay
$139,893
Overtime
$480
Other pay
$950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,323
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610029
Salary Total
$11,670
Total Pay
$141,323

Maria Gliaudys holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,323. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Rhonda Austin

Investigator/Social Services

2024 total comp
$138,971
Base pay
$134,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,313
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,971
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Mateo
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,401
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008178610008
Salary Total
$11,441
Total Pay
$138,971

At Social Services, Rhonda Austin serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,971. They are represented by R07.

Georgina Tallagua

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$138,860
Base pay
$136,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,860
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610013
Salary Total
$11,352
Total Pay
$138,860

Georgina Tallagua works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Georgina earned $138,860 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Jose Santana

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$136,415
Base pay
$134,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,964
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,415
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610026
Salary Total
$11,127
Total Pay
$136,415

At Social Services, Jose Santana serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,415. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Douglas Real

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$136,301
Base pay
$135,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,301
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610021
Salary Total
$11,139
Total Pay
$136,301

At Social Services, Douglas Real serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,301. Union affiliation: R07.

Laura Garcia

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$136,184
Base pay
$134,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,184
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610023
Salary Total
$11,127
Total Pay
$136,184

Laura Garcia works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $136,184 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Ruben Munoz

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$134,153
Base pay
$133,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,031
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,153
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008178610019
Salary Total
$11,127
Total Pay
$134,153

Ruben Munoz is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,153. They are represented by R07.

Edward Hector

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$134,139
Base pay
$133,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$656
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,139
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610015
Salary Total
$11,127
Total Pay
$134,139

Edward Hector is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,139. They are represented by R07.

Christine Ferris

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$133,784
Base pay
$133,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,784
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610020
Salary Total
$11,127
Total Pay
$133,784

Christine Ferris works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Christine earned $133,784 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Mathias Schmuck-Wakefield

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$132,872
Base pay
$121,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,866
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,872
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,872
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008158610002
Salary Total
$10,168
Total Pay
$132,872

Mathias Schmuck-Wakefield holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,872. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Annette Renquist

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$131,619
Base pay
$131,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$536
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,619
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610010
Salary Total
$10,927
Total Pay
$131,619

Annette Renquist works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Annette earned $131,619 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Lorraine Patterson

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$131,384
Base pay
$131,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,384
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610001
Salary Total
$10,927
Total Pay
$131,384

Lorraine Patterson works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Lorraine earned $131,384 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Eddie Phung

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$130,826
Base pay
$130,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,826
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Mateo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008178610026
Salary Total
$10,927
Total Pay
$130,826

Eddie Phung holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,826. They are represented by R07.

Thomas Smith

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$130,410
Base pay
$130,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610009
Salary Total
$10,927
Total Pay
$130,410

Thomas Smith is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,410. Union affiliation: R07.

Ernestina Bellucco

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$130,194
Base pay
$129,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,194
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,609
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610011
Salary Total
$10,927
Total Pay
$130,194

Ernestina Bellucco holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,194. They are represented by R07.

Andrew Murrow

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$128,843
Base pay
$128,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$343
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,843
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,400
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008168610029
Salary Total
$10,712
Total Pay
$128,843

Andrew Murrow is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,843. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Mariana Lomeli

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$122,679
Base pay
$121,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$936
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,679
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,836
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008178610031
Salary Total
$10,331
Total Pay
$122,679

Mariana Lomeli is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,679. They are represented by R07.

Ana Doyle

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$121,156
Base pay
$120,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,156
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,050
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610021
Salary Total
$10,552
Total Pay
$121,156

Ana Doyle is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,156. They are represented by R07.

Christen Archer

Investigator/Social Services

2024 total comp
$117,704
Base pay
$116,169
Overtime
$415
Other pay
$1,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,704
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Butte
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,308
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008168610030
Salary Total
$10,239
Total Pay
$117,704

Christen Archer works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Christen earned $117,704 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Timothy Balarie

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$116,388
Base pay
$91,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,324
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008168610011
Salary Total
$10,634
Total Pay
$116,388

Timothy Balarie holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,388. They are represented by R07.

Michele Salant

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$113,867
Base pay
$99,337
Overtime
$11,519
Other pay
$3,011
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,867
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,105
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610018
Salary Total
$8,548
Total Pay
$113,867

Michele Salant holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,867. They are represented by R07.

John Rante

Investigator/Social Services

2024 total comp
$112,715
Base pay
$112,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,715
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,193
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610022
Salary Total
$9,653
Total Pay
$112,715

John Rante holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,715. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Blake Williams

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp
$111,561
Base pay
$111,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,561
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Mateo
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,711
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008178610025
Salary Total
$9,711
Total Pay
$111,561

At Social Services, Blake Williams serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $111,561. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Melissa Bennett

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$110,169
Base pay
$109,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,169
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,986
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008158610003
Salary Total
$9,256
Total Pay
$110,169

Melissa Bennett is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,169. They are represented by R07.

Philippe Miles

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$108,962
Base pay
$108,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$327
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,962
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,917
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610022
Salary Total
$9,385
Total Pay
$108,962

Philippe Miles is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,962. Union affiliation: R07.

Dennis Seng

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$107,623
Base pay
$107,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,623
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,917
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008188610002
Salary Total
$9,385
Total Pay
$107,623

Dennis Seng holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,623. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Laarni Santiago

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$107,415
Base pay
$107,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,415
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Orange
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,844
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610023
Salary Total
$9,309
Total Pay
$107,415

Laarni Santiago works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Laarni earned $107,415 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Christen Krogstad

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp
$103,036
Base pay
$102,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$315
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,036
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Butte
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,691
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008168610030
Salary Total
$9,164
Total Pay
$103,036

Christen Krogstad is a Investigator at Social Services. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $103,036. They are represented by R07.

Joseph Balarie

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$102,342
Base pay
$102,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,342
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,495
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008158610001
Salary Total
$8,750
Total Pay
$102,342

Joseph Balarie works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $102,342 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Brianna Abeyta

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$102,285
Base pay
$101,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$733
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,285
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,558
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008168610028
Salary Total
$8,601
Total Pay
$102,285

At Social Services, Brianna Abeyta serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,285. Union affiliation: R07.

Jorge Jauregui

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$101,986
Base pay
$101,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$465
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,986
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Mateo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,056
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008178610022
Salary Total
$8,881
Total Pay
$101,986

Jorge Jauregui works as a Investigator for Social Services. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $101,986 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Drew Mitchell

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$100,753
Base pay
$99,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$754
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,753
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,671
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008168610001
Salary Total
$8,669
Total Pay
$100,753

At Social Services, Drew Mitchell serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,753. Union affiliation: R07.

James Santos

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$100,748
Base pay
$100,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,748
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
San Mateo
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,927
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008178610020
Salary Total
$8,365
Total Pay
$100,748

James Santos holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,748. They are represented by R07.

Jesus Gonzalez

Investigator/Social Services

2025 total comp
$100,741
Base pay
$100,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,741
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,671
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
8008198610014
Salary Total
$8,869
Total Pay
$100,741

At Social Services, Jesus Gonzalez serves as a Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,741. Their bargaining unit is R07.