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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Yarely Marrero-Gomez

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2014-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 048334

At Department of Children and Families, Yarely Marrero-Gomez serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,234.

Michael Smith

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2019-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Everett

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 052052

At Department of Children and Families, Michael Smith serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,234.

Mikayla Laymon

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2019-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 072045

Mikayla Laymon holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,234.

Walner Pierrissaint

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2006-06-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 072746

At Department of Children and Families, Walner Pierrissaint serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,234.

Cynthia Kulinka

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2018-03-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 074080

Cynthia Kulinka holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,234.

Kaneisha Saunders

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2018-06-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 056241

Kaneisha Saunders is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $58,234.

Lee Mc Donald

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2020-06-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 070242

Lee Mc Donald works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. Lee earned $58,234 in 2026.

Catherine Oneill

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2020-02-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 072060

Catherine Oneill works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. Catherine earned $58,234 in 2026.

Jodi Griffin

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2010-04-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 072196

Jodi Griffin holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,234.

Rina Nathan

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2020-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 074009

Rina Nathan holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,234.

Resline Alexis

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2019-06-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 042489

Resline Alexis holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,234.

Megan Sullivan

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2019-07-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 070195

At Department of Children and Families, Megan Sullivan serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,234.

Kevin Jacques

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2020-06-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andre

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 071775

At Department of Children and Families, Kevin Jacques serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,234.

Garoneisha Burgess

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2020-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Norshe

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 071575

Garoneisha Burgess works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Garoneisha earned $58,234 in 2026.

Marshalle Smith

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2004-11-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 070344

Marshalle Smith works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. Marshalle earned $58,234 in 2026.

Kenton Sanchez

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,097

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $58,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,097
Hire date: 2011-04-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 070931

Kenton Sanchez is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $58,097.

Gael Cadet

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$57,977

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $57,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,977
Hire date: 2019-08-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8371
Position Number: 071642

Gael Cadet works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Gael earned $57,977 in 2026.