Texas / Department of Family and Protective Services

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Department of Family and Protective Services

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Family and Protective Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 11,413 employees with median total compensation of $62,139; the highest distinct record was $300,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $704M
Employees: 11,413
Median total: $62,139
Highest record: $300,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$13,326$113,208+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 11,413 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,139) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $61,688 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,484

$48,800

$62,139

$69,200

$79,844

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $79,844 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $39,484. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Child Protective Services Specialist I

1,469 · $45,800

Child Protective Services Specialist IV

1,341 · $66,859

Child Protective Services Specialist III

978 · $62,048

Child Protective Services Specialist II

851 · $53,680

Human Services Technician I

518 · $36,611

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$705.7M —	11,787 —	$60,823 —
2026	$704M ▼ 0.2%	11,413 ▼ 3.2%	$62,139 ▲ 2.2%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Ceirra Lewis

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Mar 31, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1773646

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Ceirra Lewis serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Rashandra Hayes

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1069837

Rashandra Hayes is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,781.

Destiny Martinez

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7481
Hire Date: Sep 11, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,648
State Employee Number: 1668519

Destiny Martinez is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,781.

Madeline Salas

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1746940

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Madeline Salas serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Asianette Steele

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Dec 23, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1401742

Asianette Steele works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Asianette earned $29,781 in 2025.

Cortney Johnson

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1746892

Cortney Johnson is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,781.

De'Vonne Albert-Roper

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 799476

De'Vonne Albert-Roper holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,781.

Marielena Martinez

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Mar 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1773101

Marielena Martinez is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,781.

Priscilla Carruthers

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 591844

Priscilla Carruthers works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Priscilla earned $29,781 in 2025.

Tiffany Gilbert

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 759503

Tiffany Gilbert works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tiffany earned $29,781 in 2025.

Adriana Thomas

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: May 27, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1299906

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Adriana Thomas serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Ravin Walker

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1454385

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Ravin Walker serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Alexis Monroe

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Oct 28, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1478380

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Alexis Monroe serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Allison Ettenger

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Sep 23, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1733582

Allison Ettenger works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Allison earned $29,781 in 2025.

Julie Singer

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1733605

Julie Singer is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,781.

Deamythest Blakely

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Sep 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1733664

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Deamythest Blakely serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Robin Harrison

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Sep 30, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1733689

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Robin Harrison serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Carly Gaito

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1746870

Carly Gaito holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,781.

Brandon Rohr

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Oct 28, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1746954

Brandon Rohr works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brandon earned $29,781 in 2025.

Priyadharshini Pammal Manikandan

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1758387

Priyadharshini Pammal Manikandan is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,781.

Emily Castillo

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1760786

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Emily Castillo serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Annette Armendariz

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Jan 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1762311

Annette Armendariz works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Annette earned $29,781 in 2025.

Alyisha Smith

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1765700

Alyisha Smith is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,781.

Melissa Chavez

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Jan 27, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1765982

Melissa Chavez holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,781.

Haile Goggins

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Feb 24, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1767157

Haile Goggins works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Haile earned $29,781 in 2025.

Alexandra Walker

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1773388

Alexandra Walker is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,781.

Maura Figueroa

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Mar 31, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1773672

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Maura Figueroa serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Makeea Berry

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 1760666

Makeea Berry works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Makeea earned $29,781 in 2025.

Patricia Seale

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$28,602

Base pay: $28,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,602
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,384
State Employee Number: 1712864

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Patricia Seale serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,602.

Linda Wright

Protect Services Intake Specialist IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$28,387

Base pay: $28,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,387
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5033
Hire Date: Feb 24, 2020
Monthly Pay: $2,366
State Employee Number: 156377

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Linda Wright serves as a Protect Services Intake Specialist IV. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,387.

Gayle Newcomer

Protect Services Intake Specialist IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$28,267

Base pay: $28,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,267
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5033
Hire Date: Apr 20, 2015
Monthly Pay: $2,356
State Employee Number: 787109

Gayle Newcomer holds the role of Protect Services Intake Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,267.

Kimberly Trahan

Protect Services Intake Specialist IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$27,544

Base pay: $27,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,544
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5033
Hire Date: Apr 24, 2006
Monthly Pay: $2,295
State Employee Number: 111726

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Kimberly Trahan serves as a Protect Services Intake Specialist IV. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,544.

Ruby Rodriguez

Protect Services Intake Specialist IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$27,244

Base pay: $27,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,244
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5033
Hire Date: Apr 25, 2016
Monthly Pay: $2,270
State Employee Number: 5331

Ruby Rodriguez is a Protect Services Intake Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $27,244.

Megan Ratcliff

Protect Services Intake Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$27,038

Base pay: $27,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,038
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5032
Hire Date: Oct 31, 2022
Monthly Pay: $2,253
State Employee Number: 1180090

Megan Ratcliff works as a Protect Services Intake Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Megan earned $27,038 in 2025.

Dawn Ayers

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$25,956

Base pay: $25,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,956
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $2,163
State Employee Number: 187159

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Dawn Ayers serves as a Contract Specialist II. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,956.