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

Job-title file

Child Protective Services Specialist IV

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

1,485 employees hold this title in Department of Family and Protective Services. Median total compensation for the role is $66,859, above the department median of $62,139.

Employees: 1,485
Total payroll: $97.9M
Role median: $66,859
Agency median: $62,139
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$51,573$70,916+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,485 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 IV 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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Angela Wilson

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

2026 total comp

$58,286

Base pay: $58,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,286
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1401
Hire Date: Apr 27, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,700
State Employee Number: 29681

Angela Wilson is a Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,286.

Tori Jones

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

2026 total comp

$58,286

Base pay: $58,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,286
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Aug 5, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,857
State Employee Number: 9025

Tori Jones holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,286.

Priscilla Louis

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

2026 total comp

$58,286

Base pay: $58,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,286
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: May 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,857
State Employee Number: 45085

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Priscilla Louis serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,286.

Spenser Rogers

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

2026 total comp

$58,286

Base pay: $58,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,286
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,857
State Employee Number: 1431868

Spenser Rogers is a Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,286.

Roxanne Maciel

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

2026 total comp

$58,286

Base pay: $58,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,286
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Oct 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,857
State Employee Number: 787199

Roxanne Maciel holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,286.

Ashley Stanger

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

2026 total comp

$58,286

Base pay: $58,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,286
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Jul 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,857
State Employee Number: 343186

Ashley Stanger works as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ashley earned $58,286 in 2026.

Brandi Anderson

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

2026 total comp

$58,187

Base pay: $58,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,187
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Mar 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,849
State Employee Number: 43955

Brandi Anderson is a Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,187.

Adela Salazar

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

2026 total comp

$58,187

Base pay: $58,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,187
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: May 12, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,849
State Employee Number: 181480

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Adela Salazar serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,187.

Angel Simpson

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

2026 total comp

$58,187

Base pay: $58,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,187
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,849
State Employee Number: 521878

Angel Simpson holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,187.

Elva Cruey

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

2025 total comp

$57,675

Base pay: $57,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,675
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: May 26, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,806
State Employee Number: 1265210

Elva Cruey is a Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,675.

Anthony Messer

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 949122

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Anthony Messer serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,637.

Jill Stutts

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Apr 28, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 526144

Jill Stutts holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,637.

John Berry

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Jul 29, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 14985

At Department of Family and Protective Services, John Berry serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,637.

Michael Gage

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Feb 26, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 1413328

Michael Gage works as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $57,637 in 2026.

Mildred Anderson

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Mar 25, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 116991

Mildred Anderson works as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mildred earned $57,637 in 2026.

Crystal Johnson

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 825338

Crystal Johnson is a Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,637.

Keenen Garrett

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Feb 21, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 1414048

Keenen Garrett is a Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,637.

Sierra Cerf

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Nov 22, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 1432229

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Sierra Cerf serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,637.

Candace Heath

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Mar 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 1698358

Candace Heath works as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Candace earned $57,637 in 2026.

Rajni Lahori

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Jun 24, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 1713752

Rajni Lahori works as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rajni earned $57,637 in 2026.

Carla Muro-Lopez

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 1716813

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Carla Muro-Lopez serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,637.

Sutana Boxley

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

2026 total comp

$57,637

Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,637
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: May 12, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,803
State Employee Number: 973480

Sutana Boxley holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,637.