Texas / Department of Family and Protective Services / Child Protective Services Specialist II

Job-title file

Child Protective Services Specialist II

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

997 employees hold this title in Department of Family and Protective Services. Median total compensation for the role is $53,680, below the department median of $62,139.

Employees: 997
Total payroll: $54.3M
Role median: $53,680
Agency median: $62,139
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,180$59,508+

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

How total compensation varies among the 997 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 Services Specialist II pay vs. Texas

Across all employers in Texas, the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers — about 21,670 people — is $55,680. Department of Family and Protective Services pays a median base salary of $56,980 for this role, 2% above that figure — about the 54th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Family and Protective Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$37,230

$46,330

$55,680

$63,870

$73,670

Department of Family and Protective Services median · $56,980

The bar is the range of annual wages for Child, Family, and School Social Workers across every employer in Texas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Family and Protective Services’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 Family and Protective Services’s median base salary is 4% below that national figure, about the 44th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,280

$48,270

$59,550

$76,070

$95,530

Department of Family and Protective Services median · $56,980

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 Texas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Family and Protective Services is $56,980, 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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Christine Cooper

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$51,158

Base pay: $51,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,158
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,263
State Employee Number: 1746985

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Christine Cooper serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,158.

Sheri Darley

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,952

Base pay: $50,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,952
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Oct 20, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,246
State Employee Number: 198160

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Sheri Darley serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,952.

Cassandra Salsgiver

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,952

Base pay: $50,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,952
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,246
State Employee Number: 1252239

Cassandra Salsgiver holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,952.

Joy Mcgary

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Dec 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 996887

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Joy Mcgary serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,917.

Ariel Wilson

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Sep 23, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1733596

Ariel Wilson works as a Child Protective Services Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ariel earned $50,917 in 2026.

Stephanie Saenz

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Sep 23, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1733614

Stephanie Saenz holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,917.

Rebecca Steinmetz

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1746893

Rebecca Steinmetz works as a Child Protective Services Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rebecca earned $50,917 in 2026.

Tiffany Harrison

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Nov 25, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 320603

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Tiffany Harrison serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,917.

Andrea Walker

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 481866

Andrea Walker is a Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,917.

Joseph Ante

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Oct 21, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1237535

Joseph Ante is a Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,917.

Jacqueline Vanterpool

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1273159

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jacqueline Vanterpool serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,917.

Dasani Villa

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1570305

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Dasani Villa serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,917.

Courtney Price

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Sep 30, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1733672

Courtney Price is a Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,917.

Maria Urbina Salas

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1733658

Maria Urbina Salas works as a Child Protective Services Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Maria earned $50,917 in 2026.

Johana Fernandez

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Sep 30, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1733683

Johana Fernandez works as a Child Protective Services Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Johana earned $50,917 in 2026.

Tyler Clark

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Sep 30, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1733702

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Tyler Clark serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,917.

Avang Subhani

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Sep 30, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1733705

Avang Subhani is a Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,917.

Jade Wallace Johnson

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Oct 21, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1746960

Jade Wallace Johnson works as a Child Protective Services Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jade earned $50,917 in 2026.

Emily Estrada

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Oct 21, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1746969

Emily Estrada is a Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,917.

Natalee Bussiere

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Nov 25, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1758677

Natalee Bussiere works as a Child Protective Services Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Natalee earned $50,917 in 2026.

Zarahi Sanchez

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Nov 25, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1759252

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Zarahi Sanchez serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,917.

Leslie Hernandez

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1759450

Leslie Hernandez is a Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,917.

Cecilia Chavarria

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Apr 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1569705

Cecilia Chavarria holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,917.

Alexis Ford

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Dec 2, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1759484

Alexis Ford is a Child Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,917.

Darylin Croomes

Child Protective Services Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,917

Base pay: $50,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5024
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,243
State Employee Number: 1445374

Darylin Croomes works as a Child Protective Services Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Darylin earned $50,917 in 2026.