Special Investigator
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $5,528 to $6,863 | $66,336 to $82,356 |
| B | $6,310 to $8,217 | $75,720 to $98,604 |
| C | $6,924 to $9,037 | $83,088 to $108,444 |
| L | $5,528 to $6,863 | $66,336 to $82,356 |
| M | $6,310 to $8,217 | $75,720 to $98,604 |
| N | $6,924 to $9,037 | $83,088 to $108,444 |
Representation
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.
Where these jobs are
683 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Consumer Affairs | 226 |
| Department of Real Estate | 57 |
| Department of Cannabis Control | 52 |
| Department of Insurance | 49 |
| Department of Food & Agriculture | 47 |
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 $66,336 to $108,444 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 R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.