Texas / Texas Department of Motor Vehicles / Investigator IV

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Investigator IV

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

33 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Median total compensation for the role is $58,800, below the department median of $62,400.

Employees: 33
Total payroll: $2M
Role median: $58,800
Agency median: $62,400
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$58,800$62,525+

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How total compensation varies among the 33 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 IV is held in 27 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the median of $58,800 ranks #22 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Department of Transportation

$80,878 · 1

Texas Board Architectural Examiners

$78,750 · 1

Department of Savings and Mortgage

$78,120 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$74,844 · 2

Office of the Attorney General

$73,426 · 19

Texas Board of Nursing

$70,658 · 2

State Commission on Judicial Conduct

$70,000 · 3

Department of Agriculture

$69,600 · 1

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

$67,858 · 2

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

$67,500 · 12

Department of Family and Protective Services

$66,610 · 168

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$66,225 · 1

Median total compensation for the Investigator IV 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 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.

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Other job titles in Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ruben Duran

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$63,281

Base pay: $63,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,281
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,273
State Employee Number: 1405710

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Ruben Duran serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,281.

Gary Dahl Jr

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$62,100

Base pay: $62,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,100
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,175
State Employee Number: 1562000

Gary Dahl Jr works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gary earned $62,100 in 2026.

Chasity Bengsch

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$61,206

Base pay: $61,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,206
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,101
State Employee Number: 56455

Chasity Bengsch works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Chasity earned $61,206 in 2026.

Lindsey Scheffler

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$61,152

Base pay: $61,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,152
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,096
State Employee Number: 1710980

Lindsey Scheffler works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lindsey earned $61,152 in 2026.

Billy Curry

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$60,799

Base pay: $60,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,799
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,067
State Employee Number: 1682701

Billy Curry holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,799.

Eulalia Ramirez

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$60,799

Base pay: $60,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,799
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,067
State Employee Number: 341100

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Eulalia Ramirez serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,799.

Lexis Young

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$60,799

Base pay: $60,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,799
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Apr 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,067
State Employee Number: 1460454

Lexis Young works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lexis earned $60,799 in 2026.

Patricia Johnston

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 74731

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Patricia Johnston serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,800.

Miguel Zuniga

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1678430

Miguel Zuniga holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,800.

Leo Ford

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2025 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1627615

Leo Ford is a Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,800.

Armando Rojas

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2025 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1688126

Armando Rojas holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,800.

Billy Jackson

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 608

Billy Jackson works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Billy earned $58,800 in 2026.

Robert Martinez

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 120669

Robert Martinez holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,800.

Humberto Gomez

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1688124

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Humberto Gomez serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,800.

Paula Dominguez

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2025 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 67216

Paula Dominguez holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,800.

Lionel Trevino

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 19239

Lionel Trevino works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lionel earned $58,800 in 2026.

Carrie Whatley

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 154931

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Carrie Whatley serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,800.

Charles Tryon

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 184110

Charles Tryon is a Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,800.

Nina Washington-Smith

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jul 13, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 339731

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Nina Washington-Smith serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,800.

James Abram

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Apr 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1460877

James Abram is a Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,800.

Leticia Galaviz

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1641958

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Leticia Galaviz serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,800.

Mandy Hill

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2025 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1676689

Mandy Hill holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,800.

Michael Clark

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1678432

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Michael Clark serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,800.

Angela Bragg

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1688129

Angela Bragg works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Angela earned $58,800 in 2026.

Marco Salaam

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1692226

Marco Salaam holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,800.

Joseph Johnson

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1692676

Joseph Johnson is a Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,800.

Jennifer Mican

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1758873

Jennifer Mican works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $58,800 in 2026.

Kevin Bender

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1806314

Kevin Bender works as a Investigator IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kevin earned $58,800 in 2026.

Meredith Davis

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1836943

Meredith Davis holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,800.

Luiz De Mattos

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1803206

Luiz De Mattos is a Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,800.

Richard Flanary

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1788738

Richard Flanary is a Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,800.

Clarence Mcdonald Iii

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 38735

Clarence Mcdonald Iii holds the role of Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,800.

Bryan Alonso

Investigator IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$58,800

Base pay: $58,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,900
State Employee Number: 1747093

Bryan Alonso is a Investigator IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,800.