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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Anna Monreal

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

2026 total comp

$63,479

Base pay: $63,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,479
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Sep 7, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,290
State Employee Number: 198018

Anna Monreal works as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Anna earned $63,479 in 2026.

Peggy Davis

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

2026 total comp

$63,479

Base pay: $63,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,479
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,290
State Employee Number: 2919

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Peggy Davis serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,479.

Juan Lopez

Systems Administrator II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$63,471

Base pay: $63,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,471
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 311
Hire Date: Jul 30, 2007
Monthly Pay: $5,289
State Employee Number: 187122

Juan Lopez is a Systems Administrator II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,471.

Damaris Chavez

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$63,456

Base pay: $63,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,456
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: May 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,288
State Employee Number: 1462939

Damaris Chavez works as a Systems Administrator III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Damaris earned $63,456 in 2026.

Michael Marquez

Investigator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$63,453

Base pay: $63,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,453
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Feb 6, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,288
State Employee Number: 1064966

Michael Marquez holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,453.

Randy Herrera

Investigator IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$63,451

Base pay: $63,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,451
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,288
State Employee Number: 44330

Randy Herrera is a Investigator IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,451.

Ramiro Avila

Investigator IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$63,451

Base pay: $63,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,451
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,288
State Employee Number: 155294

Ramiro Avila holds the role of Investigator IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,451.

Loretta Easley

Investigator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$63,424

Base pay: $63,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,424
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jul 30, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,285
State Employee Number: 1129942

Loretta Easley holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,424.

Marilyn Brazil

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

2026 total comp

$63,411

Base pay: $63,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,411
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5005
Hire Date: Dec 4, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,284
State Employee Number: 349947

Marilyn Brazil holds the role of Adult 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 $63,411.

Brittney Choats

Family Services Specialist I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$63,401

Base pay: $63,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,401
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5010
Hire Date: Jul 13, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,283
State Employee Number: 981180

Brittney Choats is a Family Services Specialist I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,401.

Andrew Castelli

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

2026 total comp

$63,400

Base pay: $63,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5027
Hire Date: Apr 29, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,283
State Employee Number: 735750

Andrew Castelli is a Child Protective Services Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,400.

Olivia Davis

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

2026 total comp

$63,400

Base pay: $63,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5027
Hire Date: Jan 30, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,283
State Employee Number: 1620244

Olivia Davis is a Child Protective Services Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,400.

Erajni Talburt

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

2026 total comp

$63,384

Base pay: $63,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,384
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5006
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,282
State Employee Number: 516455

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Erajni Talburt serves as a Adult Protective Services Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,384.

Marvis Jackson

Family Services Specialist I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$63,381

Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5010
Hire Date: Mar 27, 2006
Monthly Pay: $5,282
State Employee Number: 81084

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Marvis Jackson serves as a Family Services Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,381.

Stephanie Constante

Contract Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$63,381

Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1982
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2007
Monthly Pay: $5,282
State Employee Number: 144225

Stephanie Constante holds the role of Contract Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,381.

Cheryl Sanders

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

2026 total comp

$63,375

Base pay: $63,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,375
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5025
Hire Date: Oct 24, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,281
State Employee Number: 297450

Cheryl Sanders is a Child Protective Services Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,375.

Esmesha Campbell

Contract Specialist II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$63,375

Base pay: $63,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,375
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1980
Hire Date: Apr 17, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,281
State Employee Number: 1065118

Esmesha Campbell works as a Contract Specialist II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Esmesha earned $63,375 in 2026.

Kelly Loza

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

2026 total comp

$63,375

Base pay: $63,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,375
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5025
Hire Date: Jul 9, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,281
State Employee Number: 1131628

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Kelly Loza serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,375.

Luke Coulson

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

2026 total comp

$63,375

Base pay: $63,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,375
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5005
Hire Date: Jan 22, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,281
State Employee Number: 99602

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Luke Coulson serves as a Adult Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,375.

Arbelio Vela

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

2025 total comp

$63,375

Base pay: $63,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,375
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5005
Hire Date: Feb 20, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,281
State Employee Number: 1107291

Arbelio Vela is a Adult Protective Services Specialist IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,375.

Isidor Morales

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

2026 total comp

$63,368

Base pay: $63,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,368
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5003
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,281
State Employee Number: 31249

Isidor Morales 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 $63,368.

Clifton Cleere

Investigator IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$63,368

Base pay: $63,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,368
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Jun 28, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,281
State Employee Number: 6694

Clifton Cleere works as a Investigator IV for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Clifton earned $63,368 in 2025.

Ashley Weaver

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

2026 total comp

$63,342

Base pay: $63,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,342
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5006
Hire Date: Mar 26, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,278
State Employee Number: 1113277

Ashley Weaver works as a Adult Protective Services Specialist V for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ashley earned $63,342 in 2026.

Amy Echavarria

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

2026 total comp

$63,310

Base pay: $63,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,310
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5005
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,276
State Employee Number: 171691

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Amy Echavarria serves as a Adult Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,310.

Brigitte Gatlin

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

2026 total comp

$63,309

Base pay: $63,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,309
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: May 24, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,276
State Employee Number: 7078

Brigitte Gatlin works as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brigitte earned $63,309 in 2026.

Isha Williams

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

2026 total comp

$63,309

Base pay: $63,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,309
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,276
State Employee Number: 81447

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Isha Williams serves as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,309.

Martha Suarez

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

2026 total comp

$63,309

Base pay: $63,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,309
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5026
Hire Date: Mar 12, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,276
State Employee Number: 98135

Martha Suarez 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 $63,309.