Texas / Office of the Attorney General / Investigator III

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Investigator III

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

26 employees hold this title in Office of the Attorney General. Median total compensation for the role is $63,768, below the department median of $68,266.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $63,768
Agency median: $68,266
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,920$70,893+

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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 Texas

Investigator III is held in 23 Texas departments. In Office of the Attorney General, the median of $63,768 ranks #4 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of Court Administration

$69,589 · 2

Texas Board Architectural Examiners

$67,735 · 1

Department of Savings and Mortgage

$67,416 · 5

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$63,600 · 11

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$63,425 · 6

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

$62,637 · 6

Texas Optometry Board

$62,400 · 1

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

$61,000 · 30

Department of Family and Protective Services

$60,968 · 245

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$60,400 · 8

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examin

$59,000 · 11

Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Th

$58,944 · 1

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

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Investigator beyond Texas

This role is reported in 21 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $61,000 ranks #12 of 21. See Investigator across all of Texas →

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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Kayla Bergert

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$70,893

Base pay: $70,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,893
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,908
State Employee Number: 1700298

Kayla Bergert is a Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,893.

Lisa Mckinley

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$70,893

Base pay: $70,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,893
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,908
State Employee Number: 1049369

Lisa Mckinley holds the role of Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,893.

Sandra Ochoa

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$70,343

Base pay: $70,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,343
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Apr 8, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,862
State Employee Number: 131217

At Office of the Attorney General, Sandra Ochoa serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,343.

Jimmy Aguirre

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$70,343

Base pay: $70,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,343
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,862
State Employee Number: 335502

Jimmy Aguirre is a Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,343.

Teodoro Lemus

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$69,571

Base pay: $69,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,571
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Aug 25, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,798
State Employee Number: 772073

Teodoro Lemus works as a Investigator III for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Teodoro earned $69,571 in 2026.

Carly Desmond

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$68,892

Base pay: $68,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,892
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,741
State Employee Number: 1176077

At Office of the Attorney General, Carly Desmond serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,892.

Miranda Hayduk

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$67,723

Base pay: $67,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,723
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jul 6, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,644
State Employee Number: 825982

Miranda Hayduk works as a Investigator III for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Miranda earned $67,723 in 2026.

Ryan Hanlan

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$66,958

Base pay: $66,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,958
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,580
State Employee Number: 1437811

Ryan Hanlan works as a Investigator III for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ryan earned $66,958 in 2026.

Stephen Craig

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$66,780

Base pay: $66,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,780
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,565
State Employee Number: 322633

Stephen Craig holds the role of Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,780.

Alisha Hopkins

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$66,169

Base pay: $66,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,169
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,514
State Employee Number: 784268

Alisha Hopkins holds the role of Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,169.

Ian Taylor

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$65,890

Base pay: $65,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,890
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,491
State Employee Number: 516418

Ian Taylor works as a Investigator III for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ian earned $65,890 in 2026.

Antonio Cerda

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$64,480

Base pay: $64,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,480
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,373
State Employee Number: 1707364

At Office of the Attorney General, Antonio Cerda serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,480.

Janice Powell-Jordan

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$64,465

Base pay: $64,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,465
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Apr 9, 2007
Monthly Pay: $5,372
State Employee Number: 3020

Janice Powell-Jordan holds the role of Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,465.

Jordan Braico

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,070

Base pay: $63,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,070
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Apr 20, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,256
State Employee Number: 1260684

At Office of the Attorney General, Jordan Braico serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,070.

Madison Arnold

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,070

Base pay: $63,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,070
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,256
State Employee Number: 1642117

Madison Arnold holds the role of Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,070.

Alexandra Spears

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,070

Base pay: $63,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,070
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,256
State Employee Number: 1686934

At Office of the Attorney General, Alexandra Spears serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,070.

Martin Brown

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$62,951

Base pay: $62,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,951
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jul 6, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,246
State Employee Number: 845238

Martin Brown holds the role of Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,951.

Larry Martin

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$62,429

Base pay: $62,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,429
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Feb 9, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,202
State Employee Number: 63847

Larry Martin holds the role of Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,429.

Moises Vega

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$61,817

Base pay: $61,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,817
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,151
State Employee Number: 1260666

Moises Vega works as a Investigator III for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Moises earned $61,817 in 2026.

Daniella Hill

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$61,482

Base pay: $61,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,482
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Apr 20, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,124
State Employee Number: 763890

At Office of the Attorney General, Daniella Hill serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,482.

Jazmine Sampson

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$61,480

Base pay: $61,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,480
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,123
State Employee Number: 1780464

At Office of the Attorney General, Jazmine Sampson serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,480.

Francisco Juarez

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$61,360

Base pay: $61,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,360
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,113
State Employee Number: 1448626

Francisco Juarez works as a Investigator III for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Francisco earned $61,360 in 2026.

Ilia Phillips

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$58,829

Base pay: $58,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,829
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,902
State Employee Number: 333583

Ilia Phillips holds the role of Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,829.

Amber Thomas

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$58,000

Base pay: $58,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,833
State Employee Number: 1151345

Amber Thomas is a Investigator III at Office of the Attorney General. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,000.

Alysha Semien

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$50,004

Base pay: $50,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,167
State Employee Number: 1834393

Alysha Semien works as a Investigator III for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alysha earned $50,004 in 2026.

Jake Quanstrom

Investigator III/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$49,920

Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,160
State Employee Number: 1746459

At Office of the Attorney General, Jake Quanstrom serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,920.