California / Transportation / Special Investigator

Job-title file

Special Investigator

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

26 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $100,184, above the department median of $94,114.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $100,184
Agency median: $94,114
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$195$117,693+

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How total compensation varies among the 26 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 Transportation, the median of $100,184 ranks #13 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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Dena Morales

Special Investigator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$119,472

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $106,566
Overtime: $12,501
Other pay: $405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010038612001
Salary Total: $9,303
Total Pay: $119,472

Dena Morales holds the role of Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,472. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Adrian Fernandez

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$115,914

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $115,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,914
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010038612002
Salary Total: $9,670
Total Pay: $115,914

Adrian Fernandez holds the role of Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,914. They are represented by R07.

Dawn Beyer

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$114,908

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $113,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612011
Salary Total: $9,489
Total Pay: $114,908

Dawn Beyer is a Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,908. Union affiliation: R07.

Roland Tillak

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$114,106

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $113,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,106
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010028612001
Salary Total: $9,489
Total Pay: $114,106

At Transportation, Roland Tillak serves as a Special Investigator within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,106. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Leonor Vergara

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$111,187

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $110,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,187
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010038612001
Salary Total: $9,489
Total Pay: $111,187

At Transportation, Leonor Vergara serves as a Special Investigator within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,187. Union affiliation: R07.

Ruben Gastelum

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$109,871

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $108,445
Overtime: $626
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,871
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010038612003
Salary Total: $9,218
Total Pay: $109,871

Ruben Gastelum holds the role of Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,871. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Robert Boswell

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$108,995

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $108,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,995
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010018612004
Salary Total: $9,037
Total Pay: $108,995

Robert Boswell works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $108,995 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

David James

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$108,544

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $106,301
Overtime: $1,642
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612015
Salary Total: $8,856
Total Pay: $108,544

David James holds the role of Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,544. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jorge Quant

Special Investigator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$107,828

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $107,172
Overtime: $56
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612010
Salary Total: $8,860
Total Pay: $107,828

Jorge Quant works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $107,828 in 2024. Union affiliation: R07.

Mary Scott

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$106,851

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $106,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,851
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010018612002
Salary Total: $8,856
Total Pay: $106,851

Mary Scott works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $106,851 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

James Suibielski

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$106,601

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $106,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,601
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,037
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010048612001
Salary Total: $8,856
Total Pay: $106,601

James Suibielski is a Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,601. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Keven Woods

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$102,234

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $101,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,234
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,877
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010048612002
Salary Total: $8,699
Total Pay: $102,234

Keven Woods is a Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,234. They are represented by R07.

Carlos Padilla Iii

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$100,946

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $100,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,946
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,837
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010028612002
Salary Total: $8,660
Total Pay: $100,946

Carlos Padilla Iii is a Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,946. Union affiliation: R07.

Darleny Martinez

Special Investigator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,421

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $96,959
Overtime: $1,839
Other pay: $623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,421
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,186
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612003
Salary Total: $8,186
Total Pay: $99,421

At Transportation, Darleny Martinez serves as a Special Investigator within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,421. They are represented by R07.

Juan Ceron

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$90,109

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $89,083
Overtime: $727
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,109
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,634
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010018612003
Salary Total: $7,481
Total Pay: $90,109

Juan Ceron is a Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,109. Union affiliation: R07.

Mikah Martinez

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$89,382

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $88,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,382
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612010
Salary Total: $7,766
Total Pay: $89,382

At Transportation, Mikah Martinez serves as a Special Investigator within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,382. They are represented by R07.

Jonathan Boden

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$88,865

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $88,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,865
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,634
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010038612916
Salary Total: $7,481
Total Pay: $88,865

Jonathan Boden works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $88,865 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Timothy Watkins

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$87,903

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $87,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,903
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,634
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612012
Salary Total: $7,481
Total Pay: $87,903

Timothy Watkins works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $87,903 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Uriel Mora

Special Investigator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$82,749

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $82,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,749
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,398
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612001
Salary Total: $7,398
Total Pay: $82,749

Uriel Mora works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Uriel earned $82,749 in 2024. Union affiliation: R07.

Bardea Moghadam

Special Investigator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$80,117

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $79,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,117
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,160
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612004
Salary Total: $7,160
Total Pay: $80,117

Bardea Moghadam works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Bardea earned $80,117 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Ruben Carranza

Special Investigator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$79,174

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $78,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,174
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,127
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612002
Salary Total: $7,127
Total Pay: $79,174

Ruben Carranza is a Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $79,174. They are represented by R07.

Daron Tarver

Special Investigator/Transportation

2023 total comp

$79,102

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $78,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,102
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,988
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612015
Salary Total: $6,988
Total Pay: $79,102

At Transportation, Daron Tarver serves as a Special Investigator within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,102. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Katie Adams

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$60,554

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $60,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,554
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612004
Salary Total: $6,786
Total Pay: $60,554

Katie Adams works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Katie earned $60,554 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Loraine Mathews

Special Investigator/Transportation

2025 total comp

$13,671

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $13,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,671
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612001
Salary Total: $6,786
Total Pay: $13,671

Loraine Mathews works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Loraine earned $13,671 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Dena Massey

Special Investigator/Transportation

2023 total comp

$13,388

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $8,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,252
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9000978612001
Salary Total: $7,252
Total Pay: $13,388

Dena Massey works as a Special Investigator for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Dena earned $13,388 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Jorge Villet

Special Investigator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$195

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,686
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010018612003
Salary Total: $8,686
Total Pay: $195

Jorge Villet is a Special Investigator at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $195. They are represented by R07.