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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Jacquelyn Cruz

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

2026 total comp

$51,098

Base pay: $51,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,098
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5023
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,258
State Employee Number: 1731588

Jacquelyn Cruz is a Child Protective Services Specialist I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,098.

Yolanda Juarez

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

2026 total comp

$51,098

Base pay: $51,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,098
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5023
Hire Date: Feb 5, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,258
State Employee Number: 1692431

Yolanda Juarez is a Child Protective Services Specialist I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,098.

Erricka Mayfield

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

2025 total comp

$51,098

Base pay: $51,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,098
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5023
Hire Date: Aug 5, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,258
State Employee Number: 1232447

Erricka Mayfield 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 2025, their total compensation was $51,098.

Michelle Mendoza

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

2026 total comp

$51,076

Base pay: $51,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,076
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1412
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1997
Monthly Pay: $6,567
State Employee Number: 26393

Michelle Mendoza holds the role of Protect Services Intake Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,076.

Linda Bernal

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$51,074

Base pay: $51,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,074
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $4,256
State Employee Number: 57668

Linda Bernal works as a Contract Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Linda earned $51,074 in 2025.

Taneisha Newman

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

2026 total comp

$51,043

Base pay: $51,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,043
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5003
Hire Date: May 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,254
State Employee Number: 1408316

Taneisha Newman is a Adult Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,043.

Sonia Stovall

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

2026 total comp

$51,043

Base pay: $51,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,043
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5003
Hire Date: Mar 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,254
State Employee Number: 1552940

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Sonia Stovall serves as a Adult Protective Services Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,043.

Savannah Solis

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

2025 total comp

$51,043

Base pay: $51,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,043
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5003
Hire Date: Apr 29, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,254
State Employee Number: 1673036

Savannah Solis holds the role of Adult Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,043.

William Chapman

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

2026 total comp

$51,043

Base pay: $51,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,043
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5003
Hire Date: Jul 22, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,254
State Employee Number: 1722726

William Chapman is a Adult Protective Services Specialist II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,043.

Eunice Akwu Adejo

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 786240

Eunice Akwu Adejo is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.

Linda Taylor-Hill

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

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5023
Hire Date: Dec 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 101216

Linda Taylor-Hill works as a Child Protective Services Specialist I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Linda earned $51,000 in 2026.

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.

Eva Duran

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$50,948

Base pay: $50,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,948
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5025
Hire Date: Nov 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,196
State Employee Number: 855446

Eva Duran is a Administrative Assistant III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $50,948.

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.