Texas / Department of Family and Protective Services

Agency file

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 4

Denise Crawford

Family & Protect Services Supr III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,535

Base pay: $84,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,535
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Hire Date: Oct 30, 2006
Monthly Pay: $7,045
State Employee Number: 71297

Denise Crawford is a Family & Protect Services Supr III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,535.

Jessica Puryear

Family & Protect Services Supr III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,535

Base pay: $84,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,535
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,045
State Employee Number: 163122

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jessica Puryear serves as a Family & Protect Services Supr III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,535.

Stephanie Hightower

Family & Protect Services Supr III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,535

Base pay: $84,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,535
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $7,045
State Employee Number: 197061

Stephanie Hightower holds the role of Family & Protect Services Supr III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,535.

Jessica Wade

Systems Analyst IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,525

Base pay: $84,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,525
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 255
Hire Date: Mar 8, 2023
Monthly Pay: $7,044
State Employee Number: 651450

Jessica Wade is a Systems Analyst IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,525.

Myra Navarrette

Systems Analyst IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,525

Base pay: $84,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,525
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 255
Hire Date: Nov 20, 2023
Monthly Pay: $7,044
State Employee Number: 88243

Myra Navarrette is a Systems Analyst IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,525.

Andrea Tucker

Family & Protect Scvs Supr II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,462

Base pay: $84,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,462
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5017
Hire Date: Dec 28, 2009
Monthly Pay: $7,038
State Employee Number: 158464

Andrea Tucker is a Family & Protect Scvs Supr II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,462.

Danee' Nino

Program Specialist VI/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,419

Base pay: $84,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,419
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1575
Hire Date: May 7, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,035
State Employee Number: 10856

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Danee' Nino serves as a Program Specialist VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,419.

Annabelle Icaro

Contract Specialist V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,414

Base pay: $84,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,414
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1986
Hire Date: Sep 8, 2025
Monthly Pay: $7,034
State Employee Number: 196905

Annabelle Icaro holds the role of Contract Specialist V at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,414.

Dionne Cooper

Manager IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,408

Base pay: $84,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,408
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Jan 9, 1995
Monthly Pay: $7,034
State Employee Number: 30497

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Dionne Cooper serves as a Manager IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,408.

Margarita Garcia

Manager IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,391

Base pay: $84,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,391
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Feb 27, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,033
State Employee Number: 48431

Margarita Garcia is a Manager IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,391.

Zaida Rodriguez

Manager IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,391

Base pay: $84,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,391
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Oct 11, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,033
State Employee Number: 187023

Zaida Rodriguez is a Manager IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,391.

Vanessa Forh

Manager IV/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,362

Base pay: $84,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,362
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Mar 5, 2018
Monthly Pay: $7,030
State Employee Number: 208377

Vanessa Forh is a Manager IV at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,362.

Shannon Roberson

Family & Protect Scvs Supr I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,351

Base pay: $84,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,351
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5016
Hire Date: Jun 26, 2000
Monthly Pay: $7,029
State Employee Number: 162836

Shannon Roberson works as a Family & Protect Scvs Supr I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shannon earned $84,351 in 2026.

Marissa Ortiz

Manager III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,256

Base pay: $84,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,256
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $7,021
State Employee Number: 132721

Marissa Ortiz works as a Manager III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Marissa earned $84,256 in 2026.

Joy Suarez

Manager II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,254

Base pay: $84,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,254
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2003
Monthly Pay: $7,021
State Employee Number: 5976

Joy Suarez is a Manager II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,254.

Leah Hymel

Family & Protect Scvs Supr II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,215

Base pay: $84,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,215
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5017
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $7,018
State Employee Number: 68777

Leah Hymel holds the role of Family & Protect Scvs Supr II at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,215.

Ginger Lindsey

Management Analyst III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,163

Base pay: $84,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,163
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1687
Hire Date: Sep 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $7,014
State Employee Number: 109861

Ginger Lindsey works as a Management Analyst III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ginger earned $84,163 in 2026.

Kara Miller

Family & Protect Scvs Supr II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,150

Base pay: $84,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5017
Hire Date: Dec 6, 2004
Monthly Pay: $7,012
State Employee Number: 172457

Kara Miller is a Family & Protect Scvs Supr II at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,150.

Jessica Johnson

Management Analyst III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,116

Base pay: $84,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,116
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

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jessica Johnson serves as a Management Analyst III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,116.

John Burns Jr

IT Business Analyst III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,105

Base pay: $84,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,105
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 223
Hire Date: Dec 4, 2023
Monthly Pay: $7,009
State Employee Number: 1682496

John Burns Jr holds the role of IT Business Analyst III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,105.

Angela Darden

Manager III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,100

Base pay: $84,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,100
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,008
State Employee Number: 103319

Angela Darden works as a Manager III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Angela earned $84,100 in 2026.

Sogunda Strange

Family & Protect Services Supr III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,090

Base pay: $84,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,090
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2016
Monthly Pay: $7,007
State Employee Number: 147670

Sogunda Strange is a Family & Protect Services Supr III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,090.

Cindy Mojica

Family & Protect Scvs Supr II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,090

Base pay: $84,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,090
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5017
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,007
State Employee Number: 353858

Cindy Mojica works as a Family & Protect Scvs Supr II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cindy earned $84,090 in 2026.

Starla Tahtinen

Program Management Specialist I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,090

Base pay: $84,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,090
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1670
Hire Date: Mar 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,007
State Employee Number: 1065274

Starla Tahtinen works as a Program Management Specialist I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Starla earned $84,090 in 2026.

Amanda Apperley

Program Management Specialist I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,090

Base pay: $84,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,090
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1670
Hire Date: Mar 14, 2016
Monthly Pay: $7,007
State Employee Number: 55770

Amanda Apperley is a Program Management Specialist I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,090.

Dayana Johnson

Family & Protect Scvs Supr II/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,085

Base pay: $84,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,085
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5017
Hire Date: May 15, 2002
Monthly Pay: $7,007
State Employee Number: 199650

Dayana Johnson works as a Family & Protect Scvs Supr II for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dayana earned $84,085 in 2026.

Sandhya Uppalapati

Systems Analyst V/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$84,084

Base pay: $84,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,084
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 256
Hire Date: Jul 23, 2018
Monthly Pay: $7,007
State Employee Number: 1131897

Sandhya Uppalapati holds the role of Systems Analyst V at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,084.