Investigator III pay range
State of Texas · class code 1352
- Class code
- 1352
- Pay group
- B16
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Investigator III is $40,918 to $61,130 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 1352.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Investigator series, which includes this class. 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.
What the state says the job is
Performs investigative work involving the collection, analysis, and documentation of information to support the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations.
How it differs from neighbouring classes
The Investigator job classification series may share similarities with law enforcement roles in terms of investigative responsibilities and knowledge of the criminal justice system. However, positions within this series are typically non-commissioned, in comparison to employees classified in jobs within Salary Schedule C, who are required to be commissioned peace officers.
Examples of the work
Conducts investigations of alleged violations of laws, rules, and regulations. Conducts background and personal history investigations, reviews records, and verifies information. Contacts and interviews potential witnesses and complainants. Obtains, verifies, and records evidence and documents for use in investigations. Evaluates and summarizes investigative findings. Prepares records, correspondence, and reports. Prepares and presents information to appropriate law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Prepares investigation case findings for presentation at administrative hearings or court proceedings.
Special requirements
May require licensure in a specialty area.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Investigator III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $52,137 | $77,163 | $52,137 to $77,163 |
| Delaware | $51,199 | $76,799 | $51,199 to $76,799 |
| Hawaii | $5,107 | $7,278 | $61,284 to $87,336 |
| Mississippi | $43,509 | $76,465 | $43,509 to $76,465 |
| Oklahoma | $36,784 | $152,428 | $36,784 to $152,428 |
| South Carolina | $46,206 | $78,540 | $46,206 to $78,540 |
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.