Investigator
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $6,339 to $8,558 | $76,068 to $102,696 |
| B | $7,306 to $10,609 | $87,672 to $127,308 |
Representation
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.
Where these jobs are
759 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Motor Vehicles | 132 |
| Department of Consumer Affairs | 129 |
| Department of Insurance | 127 |
| Department of Social Services | 64 |
| Department of Cannabis Control | 53 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators across all California employers was $124,840 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $76,068 to $127,308 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote P1 Pay differential code 1 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.