Florida / Department of Children and Families / Child Protective Investigator

Job-title file

Child Protective Investigator

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

1,131 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $50,000, above the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 1,131
Total payroll: $58.3M
Role median: $50,000
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50,000$61,763+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,131 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Child Protective Investigator pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers — about 14,000 people — is $56,550. Department of Children and Families pays a median base salary of $50,000 for this role, 12% below that figure — about the 33rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Children and Families sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,760

$47,130

$56,550

$64,940

$79,580

Department of Children and Families median · $50,000

The bar is the range of annual wages for Child, Family, and School Social Workers across every employer in Florida, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Children and Families’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers — about 392,550 people — is $59,550. Department of Children and Families’s median base salary is 16% below that national figure, about the 29th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,280

$48,270

$59,550

$76,070

$95,530

Department of Children and Families median · $50,000

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Florida range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 1,129 of 1,131 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Children and Families is $50,000, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Child Protective Investigator beyond Florida

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $50,000 ranks #1 of 2. See Child Protective Investigator across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Rhode Island

$23,955 · 97

Median total compensation for comparable Child Protective Investigatorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Zorona Anderson

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,680

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,680
Hire date: 2019-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bianca

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 072144

Zorona Anderson holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,680.

Teri Ann Caraballo

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,680

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,680
Hire date: 2024-02-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Zoey

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 075512

Teri Ann Caraballo works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Teri earned $54,680 in 2026.

Anton Roberts

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2024-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Vashaun

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 055992

At Department of Children and Families, Anton Roberts serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,631.

Keisharra Smith

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2022-08-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alanea

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 071749

Keisharra Smith works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Keisharra earned $54,631 in 2026.

Ashonti Smith

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2023-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jeanine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 074953

Ashonti Smith is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,631.

Kaitlyn Palmer

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2024-03-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 075316

Kaitlyn Palmer holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,631.

Aolani Scott

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2024-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Paloma

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 075349

Aolani Scott is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,631.

Maryse Belgrave

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2024-02-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Terese

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 075394

Maryse Belgrave works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Maryse earned $54,631 in 2026.

Amanda Hallman

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2023-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latoye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 025914

Amanda Hallman holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,631.

Maria Mendez

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2021-11-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 072732

At Department of Children and Families, Maria Mendez serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,631.

Zachary Daniel

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2024-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 074180

At Department of Children and Families, Zachary Daniel serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,631.

Tyia Montgomery

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2024-05-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 074931

At Department of Children and Families, Tyia Montgomery serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,631.

Carolyn Goodman

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2023-07-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 074996

At Department of Children and Families, Carolyn Goodman serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,631.

Nikosha Fletcher

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2024-06-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marquee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 075347

Nikosha Fletcher holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,631.

Marguerite White

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2023-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 075366

Marguerite White works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Marguerite earned $54,631 in 2026.

Shamanie Speeds

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2023-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 002464

Shamanie Speeds holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,631.

Christopher Teasley

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,395

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,395
Hire date: 2022-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Warren

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 047113

Christopher Teasley is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,395.

Angelina-Joli Nguyen

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,394

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $54,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,394
Hire date: 2023-04-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Phuong

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 073935

Angelina-Joli Nguyen is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,394.