Special Agent
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $9,006 to $11,473 | $108,072 to $137,676 |
| B | $10,049 to $12,576 | $120,588 to $150,912 |
Representation
Association of California State Supervisors represents Bargaining Unit E97.
Where these jobs are
230 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 230 |
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 $108,072 to $150,912 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 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote R3 Range 3 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.