Connecticut / Department of Children and Families

Agency file

Department of Children and Families

Source file: Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller — Open Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Children and Families is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 3,246 employees with median total compensation of $7,255; the highest distinct record was $38,216.

Year: 2024
Employees: 3,246
Median total: $7,255
Highest record: $38,216

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$1,195$19,212+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 3,246 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($7,255) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $3,537 (48%)
Overtime — $385 (5%)
Other — $127 (2%)
Benefits — $3,259 (45%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$4,451

$5,766

$7,255

$8,033

$9,233

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $9,233 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,451. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Sw-Socl&Humansvcs

1,298 · $7,365

Socialworksupervisor

360 · $8,074

Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs

213 · $4,855

Childrenservicesworker

183 · $5,771

Officeassistant

159 · $3,563

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 4

Linda Mcallister

Fiscal/Administrativeofficer/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$81,558

Base pay: $51,776
Overtime: $109
Other pay: $284
Benefits: $29,389
Total compensation: $81,558
Hire date: 2006-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Admin and Residual (P-5)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $101,215
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,878
Check Date: Dec 27, 2024
Check Number: 59470938
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 0B0242E70CBD23F652F018A2B12818D4

Linda Mcallister holds the role of Fiscal/Administrativeofficer at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,558. Their bargaining unit is Admin and Residual (P-5).

Latoya Newman

Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$77,066

Base pay: $37,804
Overtime: $5,075
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,187
Total compensation: $77,066
Hire date: 2021-09-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,049
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,492
Check Date: Jul 12, 2024
Check Number: 58650713
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 06C384D1570120AE9A5D1868DA0C65FA

At Department of Children and Families, Latoya Newman serves as a Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,066. Union affiliation: Social and Human Services(P-2).

Brittany Brice

Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$71,603

Base pay: $42,466
Overtime: $2,140
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $26,997
Total compensation: $71,603
Hire date: 2024-02-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,676
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,555
Check Date: Aug 23, 2024
Check Number: 58833901
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 028D2A7BA7FADC4A72CF841CAF1B958E

At Department of Children and Families, Brittany Brice serves as a Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,603. Their bargaining unit is Social and Human Services(P-2).

Gabrielle Franklyn-Decastro

Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$68,216

Base pay: $28,613
Overtime: $4,062
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,541
Total compensation: $68,216
Hire date: 2020-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,318
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,618
Check Date: Jun 14, 2024
Check Number: 58524193
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 084549703B7A59BBEDE317EB4113845B

Gabrielle Franklyn-Decastro works as a Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs for Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Gabrielle earned $68,216 in 2024. Union affiliation: Social and Human Services(P-2).

Justin Candido

Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$65,294

Base pay: $36,101
Overtime: $1,111
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $28,081
Total compensation: $65,294
Hire date: 2016-11-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: Nicholas

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,676
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,555
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 59382938
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 06BD27044906524B712EE01677344295

Justin Candido is a Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $65,294. Their bargaining unit is Social and Human Services(P-2).

Narda Portalas-Arnold

Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$57,312

Base pay: $31,379
Overtime: $1,755
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,178
Total compensation: $57,312
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,530
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,319
Check Date: Aug 9, 2024
Check Number: 37687341
Check Option: &
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 0AF153FC336E07380B40637CA425FAAC

Narda Portalas-Arnold holds the role of Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,312. Their bargaining unit is Social and Human Services(P-2).

Janet Billiter

Childrenservicesworker/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$55,011

Base pay: $26,745
Overtime: $5,127
Other pay: $2,312
Benefits: $20,827
Total compensation: $55,011
Hire date: 1994-02-18
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $28,789
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $34
Check Date: Nov 29, 2024
Check Number: 59320293
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 07F6FBBCB9DA3E4F04C42A09276588C7

Janet Billiter holds the role of Childrenservicesworker at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,011. They are represented by Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Dajara Wright

Sw-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$53,925

Base pay: $27,235
Overtime: $4,908
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,782
Total compensation: $53,925
Hire date: 2024-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,981
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,026
Check Date: Oct 18, 2024
Check Number: 59133334
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 07EDEA3DAE0C78DEA65AA72AFD63D8BD

Dajara Wright works as a Sw-Socl&Humansvcs for Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Dajara earned $53,925 in 2024. They are represented by Social and Human Services(P-2).

Mariah Mora

Sw-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$53,805

Base pay: $27,235
Overtime: $4,768
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,802
Total compensation: $53,805
Hire date: 2024-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,981
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,026
Check Date: Nov 15, 2024
Check Number: 59231882
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 003B7A3F12B6C0232342402AFDBE9D31

At Department of Children and Families, Mariah Mora serves as a Sw-Socl&Humansvcs based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,805. They are represented by Social and Human Services(P-2).

Timothy Johnson

Childrenservicesworker/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$52,721

Base pay: $23,068
Overtime: $2,935
Other pay: $1,198
Benefits: $25,521
Total compensation: $52,721
Hire date: 2024-07-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,411
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,315
Check Date: Nov 29, 2024
Check Number: 59348867
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 051F44E09F1B71D984886FD32A34C13A

Timothy Johnson works as a Childrenservicesworker for Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $52,721 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Elizabeth Rogers

Officeassistant/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$52,666

Base pay: $33,019
Overtime: $42
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $19,605
Total compensation: $52,666
Hire date: 2023-07-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Administrative Clerical (NP-3)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $48,365
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $1,853
Check Date: Nov 1, 2024
Check Number: 59204830
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 0621F7F881FAEDA3D6A39155C6F5A613

Elizabeth Rogers is a Officeassistant at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,666. They are represented by Administrative Clerical (NP-3).

Margo Bennett

Sw-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$45,262

Base pay: $19,499
Overtime: $1,576
Other pay: $1,775
Benefits: $22,413
Total compensation: $45,262
Hire date: 2018-03-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,429
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,273
Check Date: Jan 12, 2024
Check Number: 57777174
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 08E30C46601FE2C18A13E11A5DEB110A

Margo Bennett holds the role of Sw-Socl&Humansvcs at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,262. Their bargaining unit is Social and Human Services(P-2).

Kimberly Hardy

Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$40,575

Base pay: $19,938
Overtime: $2,267
Other pay: $1,994
Benefits: $16,376
Total compensation: $40,575
Hire date: 2023-07-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,049
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,492
Check Date: Jan 26, 2024
Check Number: 57834735
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 029829AD7166ABF168A3454B931F7808

At Department of Children and Families, Kimberly Hardy serves as a Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,575. They are represented by Social and Human Services(P-2).

Anna-Kay Gibson

Sw-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$36,865

Base pay: $21,183
Overtime: $610
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,072
Total compensation: $36,865
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,981
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,026
Check Date: Oct 4, 2024
Check Number: 37705862
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 08E969DE75A6FBA0F7987F6F7F104EE7

Anna-Kay Gibson works as a Sw-Socl&Humansvcs for Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year as a full-time employee. Anna-Kay earned $36,865 in 2024. Union affiliation: Social and Human Services(P-2).

Haley Manning

Nurse/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$20,179

Base pay: $12,241
Overtime: $555
Other pay: $230
Benefits: $7,152
Total compensation: $20,179
Hire date: 2024-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,874
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,060
Check Date: Nov 15, 2024
Check Number: 37719388
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 07B7734668469AFDD6A7FC5B486948B8

At Department of Children and Families, Haley Manning serves as a Nurse based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,179. They are represented by Health Professional (P-1).

Robert Belcher

Childrenservicesworker/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$18,206

Base pay: $6,714
Overtime: $4,308
Other pay: $713
Benefits: $6,470
Total compensation: $18,206
Hire date: 2024-09-06
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $24,171
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $29
Check Date: Nov 1, 2024
Check Number: 59160073
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 0175C5AD3AC6081AAE05B0CE9AE2FAD5

At Department of Children and Families, Robert Belcher serves as a Childrenservicesworker based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,206. Union affiliation: Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Paul Amoako

Nurse/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$17,397

Base pay: $9,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,464
Benefits: $6,752
Total compensation: $17,397
Hire date: 2024-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,874
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,060
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 59375573
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 0183F0A662BD76C1EF6B5ECE8D97219F

Paul Amoako is a Nurse at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $17,397. They are represented by Health Professional (P-1).

Ellen Wells

Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$16,611

Base pay: $6,729
Overtime: $549
Other pay: $1,246
Benefits: $8,086
Total compensation: $16,611
Hire date: 2023-07-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,049
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,492
Check Date: Jan 26, 2024
Check Number: 57876452
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 016901A4B7A90AE35EE12EFC0BFE0ADF

Ellen Wells holds the role of Swtrne-Socl&Humansvcs at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,611. They are represented by Social and Human Services(P-2).

Candice Webber

Stateschoolteacher(12Month)/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$10,070

Base pay: $5,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,139
Total compensation: $10,070
Hire date: 2004-11-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Education B (P-3B)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,241
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,768
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 37725344
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 08BA5756AB7A342A781F23E44B964428

Candice Webber is a Stateschoolteacher(12Month) at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $10,070. Their bargaining unit is Education B (P-3B).

Jeffrey Carroll

Rn(Perdiem)/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$9,557

Base pay: $8,490
Overtime: $48
Other pay: $340
Benefits: $679
Total compensation: $9,557
Hire date: 2024-11-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: Dennis

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $3,328
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $64
Check Date: Dec 27, 2024
Check Number: 59478724
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 0349AB416D6B2B825FAD75C1306CBF07

Jeffrey Carroll works as a Rn(Perdiem) for Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a part-time employee. Jeffrey earned $9,557 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Professional (P-1).

Nydia Romero

Sw-Socl&Humansvcs/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$1,497

Base pay: $750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $148
Benefits: $599
Total compensation: $1,497
Hire date: 2008-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,068
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,757
Check Date: Jan 26, 2024
Check Number: 57838196
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 080B5EEDF730A7821B0B2B439846B496

Nydia Romero holds the role of Sw-Socl&Humansvcs at Department of Children and Families based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,497. They are represented by Social and Human Services(P-2).

Daisy Vega

Dirofnur1/Department of Children and Families

2024 total comp

$285

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $285
Total compensation: $285
Hire date: 2014-12-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Managerial
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $121,848
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $4,669
Check Date: Feb 23, 2024
Check Number: 37645398
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: DCF91000
Employee ID Record: 05A5DC821B12575A7D8A9CE53D2FC69D

At Department of Children and Families, Daisy Vega serves as a Dirofnur1 based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $285. Their bargaining unit is Managerial.