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Investigator VII

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

6 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $108,489, above the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $646.4K
Role median: $108,489
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Above

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This role across Texas

Investigator VII is held in 8 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $108,489 ranks #2 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Medical Board

$121,275 · 3

Texas Lottery Commission

$106,634 · 1

Texas Racing Commission

$95,000 · 2

Texas Juvenile Justice Department

$89,250 · 3

Health and Human Services Commission

$83,372 · 10

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

$83,239 · 1

Texas Department of Insurance

$80,449 · 3

Median total compensation for the Investigator VII 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 Transportation

Accountant III 74
Administrative Assistant III 57
Administrative Assistant IV 192
Administrative Assistant V 196
Administrative Assistant VI 140
Clerk III 319
Contract Administrative Manager II 47
Contract Specialist II 55
Contract Specialist III 83
Contract Specialist IV 77
Contract Specialist V 113
Director IV 333
Director V 145
Director VI 108
Engineer II 93
Engineer III 106
Engineer IV 152
Engineer V 247
Engineer VI 232
Engineering Aide 275
Engineering Specialist I 487
Engineering Specialist II 552
Engineering Specialist III 623
Engineering Specialist IV 526
Engineering Specialist V 352
Engineering Specialist VI 135
Engineering Technician I 103
Engineering Technician II 170
Engineering Technician III 59
Equipment Operator I 393
Ferryboat Deckhand I 73
Fleet Manager III 61
Information Specialist IV 48
Information Specialist V 59
Manager III 125
Manager IV 133
Manager V 132
Manager VI 90
Motor Vehicle Technician IV 99
Motor Vehicle Technician V 145
Planner III 54
Planner IV 70
Planner V 118
Program Specialist III 49
Program Specialist V 113
Program Specialist VI 138
Program Specialist VII 79
Project Manager III 106
Project Manager IV 116
Right of Way Agent II 51
Right of Way Agent III 54
Right of Way Agent IV 65
Systems Analyst VI 60
Transportation Maintenance Specialist I 551
Transportation Maintenance Specialist II 1,369
Transportation Maintenance Specialist III 1,106
Transportation Maintenance Specialist IV 274
Transportation Maintenance Specialist V 237
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VI 398
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VII 233

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jose Sanchez Jr

Investigator VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$111,883

Base pay: $111,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,883
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1357
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2018
Monthly Pay: $9,324
State Employee Number: 1107741

Jose Sanchez Jr is a Investigator VII at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,883.

Michael Horton

Investigator VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$111,718

Base pay: $111,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,718
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1357
Hire Date: Apr 10, 2006
Monthly Pay: $9,310
State Employee Number: 156358

At Texas Department of Transportation, Michael Horton serves as a Investigator VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,718.

Jody Wall

Investigator VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$110,022

Base pay: $110,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,022
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1357
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $9,169
State Employee Number: 115155

At Texas Department of Transportation, Jody Wall serves as a Investigator VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,022.

Bradley Miller

Investigator VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$106,955

Base pay: $106,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,955
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1357
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $8,913
State Employee Number: 161006

Bradley Miller is a Investigator VII at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,955.

Matthew Steffanic

Investigator VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$105,000

Base pay: $105,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1357
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,750
State Employee Number: 1241340

Matthew Steffanic is a Investigator VII at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,000.

Hunter Womack

Investigator VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,796

Base pay: $100,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,796
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1357
Hire Date: Jul 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,400
State Employee Number: 847780

Hunter Womack holds the role of Investigator VII at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,796.