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

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Michelle Berning

Records Analyst II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,974

Base pay: $46,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,974
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7481
Hire Date: Dec 31, 2007
Monthly Pay: $3,914
State Employee Number: 138316

Michelle Berning works as a Records Analyst II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michelle earned $46,974 in 2026.

April Roberts

Records Analyst II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,974

Base pay: $46,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,974
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7481
Hire Date: Jul 27, 2020
Monthly Pay: $3,914
State Employee Number: 154577

At Department of Family and Protective Services, April Roberts serves as a Records Analyst II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,974.

Idrenna Nelson

Records Analyst II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,974

Base pay: $46,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,974
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7481
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $3,914
State Employee Number: 195786

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Idrenna Nelson serves as a Records Analyst II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,974.

Mylissa Jacobo

Records Analyst II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,974

Base pay: $46,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,974
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7481
Hire Date: Feb 11, 2013
Monthly Pay: $3,914
State Employee Number: 345509

Mylissa Jacobo is a Records Analyst II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,974.

Stephanie Tovar

Records Analyst II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,974

Base pay: $46,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,974
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7481
Hire Date: Dec 19, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,914
State Employee Number: 352429

Stephanie Tovar works as a Records Analyst II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephanie earned $46,974 in 2026.

Monica Hernandez

Records Analyst II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,974

Base pay: $46,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,974
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2002
Monthly Pay: $3,686
State Employee Number: 5823

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Monica Hernandez serves as a Records Analyst II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,974.

Genipher Bradley

Administrative Assistant IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,963

Base pay: $46,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,963
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Apr 30, 2018
Monthly Pay: $3,914
State Employee Number: 191723

Genipher Bradley holds the role of Administrative Assistant IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,963.

Maria Markwardt

Program Supervisor I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,949

Base pay: $46,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,949
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1581
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $3,912
State Employee Number: 178038

Maria Markwardt is a Program Supervisor I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,949.

Damaris Sosa

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $3,909
State Employee Number: 1397185

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Damaris Sosa serves as a Contract Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,903.

Ashley Arnold

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $3,909
State Employee Number: 1045442

Ashley Arnold holds the role of Contract Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,903.

Herminia Escobar

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Sep 25, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,909
State Employee Number: 27123

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Herminia Escobar serves as a Contract Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,903.

Elizabeth Houston

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Feb 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,909
State Employee Number: 651108

Elizabeth Houston is a Contract Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,903.

Cristina Cazares

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Jun 9, 2008
Monthly Pay: $3,909
State Employee Number: 22580

Cristina Cazares is a Contract Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,903.

Maria Ramos

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2004
Monthly Pay: $5,904
State Employee Number: 53936

Maria Ramos holds the role of Contract Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,903.

Jose Thomas

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Jan 11, 2021
Monthly Pay: $3,909
State Employee Number: 1201331

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jose Thomas serves as a Contract Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,903.

Broderick Peoples

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Apr 25, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,909
State Employee Number: 1460131

Broderick Peoples holds the role of Contract Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,903.

Griselda Delacruz De Martinez

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,903

Base pay: $46,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Mar 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,909
State Employee Number: 1626272

Griselda Delacruz De Martinez works as a Contract Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Griselda earned $46,903 in 2026.

Mary Lopez

H/Srvc Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,885

Base pay: $46,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,885
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5701
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2006
Monthly Pay: $3,907
State Employee Number: 23574

Mary Lopez is a H/Srvc Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,885.

Sashan Panagoda

Program Specialist I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,853

Base pay: $46,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,853
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Aug 30, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,904
State Employee Number: 948323

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Sashan Panagoda serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,853.

Karlyn Francis

Records Analyst II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,822

Base pay: $46,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7481
Hire Date: Nov 20, 2006
Monthly Pay: $3,902
State Employee Number: 163968

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Karlyn Francis serves as a Records Analyst II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,822.

Debra Tijerina

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

2026 total comp

$46,802

Base pay: $46,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,802
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5033
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2004
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 111658

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Debra Tijerina serves as a Protect Services Intake Specialist IV. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,802.

Tayler Wheat

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

2026 total comp

$46,778

Base pay: $46,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,778
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5023
Hire Date: Jun 30, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,898
State Employee Number: 1143173

Tayler Wheat holds the role of Child Protective Services Specialist I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,778.

Jessica Liverman

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

2026 total comp

$46,778

Base pay: $46,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,778
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5023
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,898
State Employee Number: 1086330

Jessica Liverman works as a Child Protective Services Specialist I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jessica earned $46,778 in 2026.

Amy Wunderlich

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,702

Base pay: $46,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,702
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Dec 27, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,892
State Employee Number: 790584

Amy Wunderlich works as a Administrative Assistant II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amy earned $46,702 in 2026.

Richard Gallegos

H/Srvc Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$46,691

Base pay: $46,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,691
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5701
Hire Date: Oct 29, 2012
Monthly Pay: $3,891
State Employee Number: 47815

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Richard Gallegos serves as a H/Srvc Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,691.