Florida / Department of Children and Families / Senior Child Protective Investigator

Job-title file

Senior Child Protective Investigator

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

281 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $57,258, above the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 281
Total payroll: $16.6M
Role median: $57,258
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,530$69,617+

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

How total compensation varies among the 281 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

Senior 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 $57,258 for this role, 1% above that figure — about the 52nd 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 · $57,258

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 4% below that national figure, about the 45th 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 · $57,258

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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Children and Families is $57,258, 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Caylyn Dygon

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,602

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,602
Hire date: 2023-01-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kim

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 075290

Caylyn Dygon holds the role of Senior 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 $56,602.

Victoria Wells

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,543

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,543
Hire date: 2017-03-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Voncia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 072177

Victoria Wells works as a Senior Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Victoria earned $56,543 in 2026.

Chesa Martin

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,262

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,262
Hire date: 2022-10-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alyse

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 073969

Chesa Martin holds the role of Senior Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,262.

Christi Heitger

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,260

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,260
Hire date: 2017-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 070042

Christi Heitger is a Senior Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $56,260.

Mone'Cia Stewart

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2022-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bone

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 074458

Mone'Cia Stewart holds the role of Senior Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,207.

Megan Powell

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2018-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 072072

Megan Powell works as a Senior Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. Megan earned $56,207 in 2026.

Francine Elibox

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Collette M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 072066

Francine Elibox holds the role of Senior 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 $56,207.

Kenyhana' Mann

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2015-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sapphire

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 072069

Kenyhana' Mann is a Senior Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $56,207.

Rachel Van Deusen

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 073986

Rachel Van Deusen works as a Senior 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. Rachel earned $56,207 in 2026.

Adrionna Baldwin

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Glennette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 073982

Adrionna Baldwin is a Senior Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $56,207.

Claire Lee

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2024-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 002359

At Department of Children and Families, Claire Lee serves as a Senior Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,207.

Rashida Wheaton

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2023-06-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Demetria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 057146

Rashida Wheaton works as a Senior 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. Rashida earned $56,207 in 2026.

Jillian Orr

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2023-01-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 002261

At Department of Children and Families, Jillian Orr serves as a Senior Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,207.

Cathy Hogan

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 2022-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Darlene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 072075

At Department of Children and Families, Cathy Hogan serves as a Senior Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,207.

Daniel Brinckerhoff

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,135

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,135
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Aaron

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 023537

Daniel Brinckerhoff holds the role of Senior Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,135.

Scholastica Egwakhide

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,135

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,135
Hire date: 2024-02-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 070114

Scholastica Egwakhide is a Senior Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $56,135.

Latoya King

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,100

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,100
Hire date: 2024-11-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Patrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 075021

Latoya King holds the role of Senior Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,100.

Aaron Conrique

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,100

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,100
Hire date: 2024-03-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 055899

At Department of Children and Families, Aaron Conrique serves as a Senior Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,100.

Jewel Kraus

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,100

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,100
Hire date: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Luna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 075015

At Department of Children and Families, Jewel Kraus serves as a Senior Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,100.

Makayla Everette

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,100

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,100
Hire date: 2024-08-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 074106

At Department of Children and Families, Makayla Everette serves as a Senior Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,100.

Giane Souffrant

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,100

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,100
Hire date: 2013-06-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 074968

Giane Souffrant works as a Senior Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Giane earned $56,100 in 2026.

Julian Seethal

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,100

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,100
Hire date: 2024-08-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 075025

At Department of Children and Families, Julian Seethal serves as a Senior Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,100.

Kadeen Smith

Senior Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$55,994

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $55,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,994
Hire date: 2019-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Olivia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8373
Position Number: 002783

At Department of Children and Families, Kadeen Smith serves as a Senior Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,994.