Special Investigator Assistant
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $4,434 to $5,192 | $53,208 to $62,304 |
Representation
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.
Where these jobs are
21 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Social Services | 11 |
| Department of Motor Vehicles | 10 |
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 $53,208 to $62,304 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 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.