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Investigator III

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

3 employees hold this title in Department of Motor Vehicles. Median total compensation for the role is $50,813, below the department median of $62,351.

Employees
3
Total payroll
$151.9K
Role median
$50,813
Agency median
$62,351
Comparison
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This role across South Carolina

Investigator III is held in 12 South Carolina departments. In Department of Motor Vehicles, the median of $50,813 ranks #12 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

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Investigator beyond South Carolina

This role is reported in 21 jurisdictions. In South Carolina, the median of $65,000 ranks #11 of 21. See Investigator across all of South Carolina

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County
$179,956 · 18
California
$118,556 · 987
District of Columbia
$106,809 · 328
City of Chicago
$81,324 · 19
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.

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Employees with this title

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Carolyn Cornelius

Investigator III/Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp
$50,813
Base pay
$50,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,813

Carolyn Cornelius holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,813.

Kelly Oswald

Investigator III/Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp
$50,813
Base pay
$50,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,813

Kelly Oswald works as a Investigator III for Department of Motor Vehicles. Kelly earned $50,813 in 2026.

Karla Scott

Investigator III/Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp
$50,277
Base pay
$50,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,277

Karla Scott works as a Investigator III for Department of Motor Vehicles. Karla earned $50,277 in 2026.