Field Investigator pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 70020
- Class code
- 70020
- Pay scale group
- ST 04
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- G1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Field Investigator is $41,506 to $61,927 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 70020.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/01/1989.
What the state says the job is
This is responsible field investigation work of a non-technical nature in the enforcement of state laws and regulations. An employee in this class is responsible for determining and enforcing compliance with state requirements. Work may involve responsibility for an investigative and enforcement program within an assigned district, or field office, or a statewide investigative program of a more limited regulatory activity. Work is performed with initiative and independence, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, but general supervision is received through written and oral instructions and review of reports submitted.
Examples of the work
Makes investigations and inspections of a non-technical nature within an assigned district. Investigates and enforces various tax laws and regulations within the state's largest metropolitan areas. Conducts investigations of private employment agencies. Performs investigations and reviews reports of paddock guards in enforcing racing rules and regulations. Prepares reports of investigations and inspections. Initiates prosecution of violators; testifies in court as a state witness. Performs related work as required.
Minimum qualifications
Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement work; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Field Investigator in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $23.70 | $33.07 | $49,296 to $68,786 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.