Minnesota / Human Services Department / Investigator

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Investigator

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

4 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $69,711, below the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 4
Total payroll: $283K
Role median: $69,711
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Below

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This role across Minnesota

Investigator is held in 13 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $69,711 ranks #5 of 13.

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

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Investigator beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 21 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $66,981 ranks #10 of 21. See Investigator across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$179,956 · 18

California

$118,556 · 987

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

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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Jeffrey Zimmerman

Investigator/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$76,867

Sub-department: MSOP Reintegration Services B
Base pay: $70,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,867
Hire date: 2014-01-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Zimmerman works as a Investigator for Human Services Department within Msop Reintegration Services B. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $76,867 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natali Heitter

Investigator/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$70,399

Sub-department: DCT Investigators SP
Base pay: $70,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,399
Hire date: 2022-03-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Natali Heitter holds the role of Investigator at Human Services Department within Dct Investigators Sp. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,399. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Nourie

Investigator/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$69,022

Sub-department: DCT Investigators SP
Base pay: $69,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,022
Hire date: 2008-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Paul Nourie serves as a Investigator within Dct Investigators Sp. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,022. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Swanson

Investigator/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$66,693

Sub-department: MSOP Reintegration Services B
Base pay: $61,262
Overtime: $88
Other pay: $5,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,693
Hire date: 2016-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Swanson is a Investigator at Human Services Department within Msop Reintegration Services B. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $66,693. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.