Texas / Department of Family and Protective Services / Research Specialist V

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Research Specialist V

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

29 employees hold this title in Department of Family and Protective Services. Median total compensation for the role is $79,800, above the department median of $62,139.

Employees: 29
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $79,800
Agency median: $62,139
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$78,750$87,325+

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How total compensation varies among the 29 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.

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This role across Texas

Research Specialist V is held in 12 Texas departments. In Department of Family and Protective Services, the median of $79,800 ranks #10 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Space Commission

$106,634 · 1

General Land Office

$104,641 · 1

Texas Workforce Commission

$92,179 · 1

Texas Department of Insurance

$90,000 · 2

Office of the Attorney General

$90,000 · 10

Department of Public Safety

$86,702 · 10

Texas Education Agency

$86,538 · 3

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

$84,897 · 1

Railroad Commission of Texas

$80,416 · 1

Health and Human Services Commission

$76,515 · 43

Department of State Health Services

$72,556 · 30

Median total compensation for the Research Specialist V role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Research Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $71,662 ranks #1 of 4. See Research Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$62,460 · 17

Massachusetts

$58,588 · 13

Missouri

$32,143 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Research Specialist roles 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.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Catherine Bingle

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$88,905

Base pay: $88,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,905
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: May 12, 2014
Monthly Pay: $7,409
State Employee Number: 88532

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Catherine Bingle serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,905.

Jessica Johnson

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$86,083

Base pay: $86,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,083
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Oct 26, 2020
Monthly Pay: $7,174
State Employee Number: 26724

Jessica Johnson holds the role of Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,083.

Cyndel Shephard

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$85,997

Base pay: $85,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,997
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Dec 21, 2015
Monthly Pay: $7,166
State Employee Number: 935898

Cyndel Shephard is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,997.

Michael Ibanez

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$85,963

Base pay: $85,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,963
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,164
State Employee Number: 516206

Michael Ibanez is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,963.

Katharine Buek

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$85,869

Base pay: $85,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 16, 2026
Monthly Pay: $7,156
State Employee Number: 1141719

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Katharine Buek serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,869.

Pernilla Johansson

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$85,869

Base pay: $85,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 23, 2026
Monthly Pay: $7,156
State Employee Number: 338266

Pernilla Johansson works as a Research Specialist V for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Pernilla earned $85,869 in 2026.

Aimee Johnson

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,772

Base pay: $84,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,772
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Aug 21, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,064
State Employee Number: 1074862

Aimee Johnson is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,772.

Hyunju Heineke

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,005

Base pay: $84,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,005
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jul 25, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,000
State Employee Number: 1477210

Hyunju Heineke is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,005.

Jennifer Clark

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$83,535

Base pay: $83,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,535
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2006
Monthly Pay: $6,961
State Employee Number: 194609

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jennifer Clark serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,535.

Deianna Madlambayan

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$83,250

Base pay: $83,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,938
State Employee Number: 1159398

Deianna Madlambayan works as a Research Specialist V for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Deianna earned $83,250 in 2026.

Renelinda Bressler

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$82,400

Base pay: $82,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,867
State Employee Number: 647423

Renelinda Bressler is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,400.

Christopher Guardado

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$80,649

Base pay: $80,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,649
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,721
State Employee Number: 1625214

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Christopher Guardado serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,649.

Tyler Bos

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$80,299

Base pay: $80,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,299
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Sep 29, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,692
State Employee Number: 1553415

Tyler Bos holds the role of Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,299.

Derrian Martin

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$79,800

Base pay: $79,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jan 29, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,650
State Employee Number: 1692288

Derrian Martin is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,800.

Mary Wood

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$79,800

Base pay: $79,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 6, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,650
State Employee Number: 1698397

Mary Wood is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,800.

Maddison Moore

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$79,645

Base pay: $79,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,645
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2007
Monthly Pay: $6,637
State Employee Number: 109815

Maddison Moore is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,645.

David Cuervo

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$79,063

Base pay: $79,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,063
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Oct 25, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,589
State Employee Number: 1423117

David Cuervo works as a Research Specialist V for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $79,063 in 2026.

Abigale Kubala

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: May 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 1068345

Abigale Kubala is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,750.

Alexia Tasby

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Feb 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 1448842

Alexia Tasby is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,750.

Yukie Shiratori

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Sep 21, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 1125630

Yukie Shiratori is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,750.

John Montgomery

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 29, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 1397066

At Department of Family and Protective Services, John Montgomery serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,750.

Zachary Gonzales

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jun 27, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 1469336

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Zachary Gonzales serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,750.

Jacob Crater

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 742473

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jacob Crater serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,750.

Lucia Montes Mangiante

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 1146640

Lucia Montes Mangiante works as a Research Specialist V for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lucia earned $78,750 in 2026.

Sarah Gaynor

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 25720

Sarah Gaynor is a Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,750.

Margarita Scouten

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 56008

Margarita Scouten works as a Research Specialist V for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Margarita earned $78,750 in 2026.

Araby Peters

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: May 5, 2008
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 74108

Araby Peters works as a Research Specialist V for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Araby earned $78,750 in 2026.

Nehemiah Greenwood

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Sep 24, 2012
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 350989

Nehemiah Greenwood holds the role of Research Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,750.

Elisha Malik

Research Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 47767

Elisha Malik works as a Research Specialist V for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elisha earned $78,750 in 2026.