State of Hawai'i Investigator Pay

Based on 12 postings, Oct 2025–Sep 2026

State of Hawai'i posted Investigator pay of $66,324–$80,736/yr in September 2026. Across 12 postings (Oct 2025–Sep 2026) the posted ranges ran $55,080–$106,260/yr.

$66,324–$80,736/yr

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INVESTIGATOR IV - LIHUE, KAUAI

State of Hawai'i

Full-time $66,324–$80,736/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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INVESTIGATOR III - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawai'i

Full-time $61,284–$74,652/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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INVESTIGATOR II - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawai'i

Full-time $56,700/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Investigator V, Narcotics Enforcement Division

State of Hawai'i

Full-time $74,652–$106,260/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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12PostingsOct 2025–Sep 2026
4Open right now
10Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range State of Hawai'i posted for Investigator roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

INVESTIGATOR IV - OAHUFirst posted Oct 2025
$64,428–$78,420/yr
INVESTIGATOR II - OAHUFirst posted Feb 2026
$55,080–$78,420/yr
INVESTIGATOR III - OAHUFirst posted Feb 2026
$59,532–$72,516/yr
INVESTIGATOR VI (HEMP INVESTIGATIONS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHUFirst posted Mar 2026
$78,420–$95,424/yr
INVESTIGATOR III - HILO, HAWAII ISLANDFirst posted Mar 2026
$59,532–$84,828/yr
INVESTIGATOR IV (CIVIL RIGHTS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHUFirst posted Apr 2026
$64,428–$91,728/yr
Investigator V, Narcotics Enforcement DivisionFirst posted Jul 2026
$74,652–$106,260/yr
INVESTIGATOR II - HILO, HAWAII ISLANDFirst posted Sep 2026
$56,700/yr
INVESTIGATOR III - HILO, HAWAII ISLANDFirst posted Sep 2026
$61,284–$74,652/yr
INVESTIGATOR IV - LIHUE, KAUAIFirst posted Sep 2026
$66,324–$80,736/yr

Pay by level

IIPosted Sep 2026
$56,700/yr
IIIPosted Sep 2026
$61,284–$74,652/yr
IVPosted Sep 2026
$66,324–$80,736/yr
VPosted Jul 2026
$74,652–$106,260/yr
VIPosted Mar 2026
$78,420–$95,424/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Sep 16, 2026INVESTIGATOR IV - LIHUE, KAUAI$66,324–$80,736/yr
Sep 15, 2026INVESTIGATOR III - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND$61,284–$74,652/yr
Sep 15, 2026INVESTIGATOR II - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND$56,700/yr
Jul 29, 2026Investigator V, Narcotics Enforcement Division$74,652–$106,260/yr
Apr 29, 2026INVESTIGATOR III (CIVIL RIGHTS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU$59,532–$84,828/yr
Apr 29, 2026INVESTIGATOR IV (CIVIL RIGHTS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU$64,428–$91,728/yr
Mar 28, 2026INVESTIGATOR III - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND$59,532–$84,828/yr
Mar 28, 2026INVESTIGATOR II - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND$55,080–$78,420/yr
Mar 20, 2026INVESTIGATOR VI (HEMP INVESTIGATIONS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU$78,420–$95,424/yr
Feb 21, 2026INVESTIGATOR III - OAHU$59,532–$72,516/yr

State of Hawai'i Investigator Pay: FAQ

How much does State of Hawai'i pay a Investigator?

State of Hawai'i's most recent Investigator posting (September 2026) listed $66,324–$80,736/yr.

What is the Investigator pay range at State of Hawai'i?

Across 12 Investigator postings from Oct 2025–Sep 2026, posted pay ran $55,080–$106,260/yr.

What does each Investigator level pay?

II: $56,700/yr (Sep 2026); III: $61,284–$74,652/yr (Sep 2026); IV: $66,324–$80,736/yr (Sep 2026); V: $74,652–$106,260/yr (Jul 2026); VI: $78,420–$95,424/yr (Mar 2026).